Brazil and Argentina Make Progress on Historic Agreement for Importing Natural Gas from Vaca Muerta and Energy Integration in the Southern Cone

Written by Rannyson Moura

Published on 11/09/2025 at 13:02

Brasil e Argentina estão próximos de firmar acordo para o fornecimento de gás natural de Vaca Muerta. Entenda os volumes previstos, o impacto na integração energética e os desafios para viabilizar o projeto. Fonte: TN Petróleo

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Brazil and Argentina Are Close to Signing an Agreement for the Supply of Natural Gas from Vaca Muerta. Understand the Expected Volumes, the Impact on Energy Integration, and the Challenges to Enable the Project.

Brazil and Argentina are in the final stages of negotiations to consolidate an agreement on natural gas from Vaca Muerta, one of the largest unconventional reserves in the world. According to the Director of Natural Gas at the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), Marcello Weydt, the letter of intent may be signed soon, strengthening energy integration in the Southern Cone.

Expected Gas Volumes and Projections for the Future

According to the MME, supply will begin with 2 million cubic meters per day destined for Brazil initially. The projection is that this volume will grow to 10 million m³/day within three years. Consequently, it will reach 30 million m³/day starting in 2030.

These numbers reflect the potential of the Vaca Muerta formation, located in Argentine Patagonia, considered strategic for ensuring energy security in the region.

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The Argentinian Vision of Vaca Muerta

The President of the Argentine Institute of Petroleum and Gas (IAPG), Ernesto López Anadón, emphasized that Southern Cone countries need to take advantage of available resources. According to him, energy integration depends on both private initiatives and adequate public policies. For this, it will be essential for governments to create regulatory conditions that provide legal certainty to contracts.

Despite the optimism, experts point out that the viability of the agreement will also depend on steady demand from the Brazilian market.

The Commercial Vice President of Tecnopetrol, Leonardo Macchia, emphasized that long-term contracts will be essential to justify investments in new pipelines and ensure sustained exports. “Brazil needs to be willing to sign long-term supply contracts to enable the pipelines,” he stated.

Brazil and Argentina Make Progress on Historic Agreement for Importing Natural Gas from Vaca Muerta and Energy Integration in the Southern Cone

Brazil and Argentina Are Close to Signing an Agreement for the Supply of Natural Gas from Vaca Muerta. Understand the Expected Volumes, the Impact on Energy Integration, and the Challenges to Enable the Project.

Expected Gas Volumes and Projections for the Future

The Argentinian Vision of Vaca Muerta

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Brazil and Argentina Make Progress on Historic Agreement for Importing Natural Gas from Vaca Muerta and Energy Integration in the Southern Cone

Brazil and Argentina Are Close to Signing an Agreement for the Supply of Natural Gas from Vaca Muerta. Understand the Expected Volumes, the Impact on Energy Integration, and the Challenges to Enable the Project.

Expected Gas Volumes and Projections for the Future

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