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Argentina's Vaca Muerta: Oil Boom Amid Price Decline

5/23/2025

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Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale is fueling a hydrocarbon boom, significantly increasing oil and gas output.
By December 2024, Argentina became South America's third-largest oil producer, reaching 757,122 barrels per day.
A recent drop in drilling activity correlates with declining oil prices, averaging $68.13 per barrel in April 2025.
The region's low extraction costs and environmental benefits draw international investment.
Infrastructure projects, including the $3 billion Vaca Muerta Sur pipeline, are set to boost production and exports by 2026.

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Story summary

Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale is fueling a hydrocarbon boom, significantly increasing oil and gas output.
By December 2024, Argentina became South America's third-largest oil producer, reaching 757,122 barrels per day.
A recent drop in drilling activity correlates with declining oil prices, averaging $68.13 per barrel in April 2025.
The region's low extraction costs and environmental benefits draw international investment.
Infrastructure projects, including the $3 billion Vaca Muerta Sur pipeline, are set to boost production and exports by 2026.