Overview

• The Argentine government has authorized its first-ever 30-year firm LNG export contracts under Resolution 165/2025, ensuring uninterrupted export volumes.
• Southern Energy, a consortium including Pan American Energy, Pampa Energía, YPF, Harbour Energy, and Golar LNG, will lead the project.
• Exports are set to begin in mid-2027, supported by floating liquefaction vessels and infrastructure investments totaling at least $22 billion.
• The initiative is part of Argentina's broader strategy to position itself as a competitive global LNG supplier, leveraging the Vaca Muerta shale basin.
• The authorization is backed by the Ley de Bases and RIGI framework, providing legal security and predictability for long-term energy investments.