Argentina

This paper explains how an operator’s projects in the Vaca Muerta have become more-efficient and cost-effective by increasing production and reducing well-delivery-cycle time while fostering the long-term sustainability of the project.

Majors and independents alike are targeting high-impact wells across the globe to boost future oil and gas production volumes.

This paper describes natural fractures and their effect on hydrocarbon productivity in the Vaca Muerta shale formation.

The authors describe a casing-leak-repair alternative to allow continued hydraulic fracturing of an unconventional formation.

The decision to spend more than $700 million comes 4 years after the French giant shelved the project amid low oil and gas prices.

Bidding is open for a 563-km natural gas pipeline that will expand the country’s natural gas transport capacity by 25%.

The Dutch supermajor will take on a nonoperating stake in the largest exploration block in the North Argentine Basin, which remains largely unexplored.

Even though costs and market conditions are important for the development of the Vaca Muerta formation, regulation and trust in the fiscal and regulatory framework are fundamental to attract the required investments. And HSE rules are a key component in the regulatory framework. 

PowerChina said railway plans are moving forward under Argentina’s current administration and China could provide the financing for the $1.2–1.5 billion project.

YPF’s data analytics experts are eagerly seeking partnerships with oilfield operations experts who can help blend elegant data analysis with the messy reality of oil production.