Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation: a game-changer in the making

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Nov.2024) — The Vaca Muerta shale formation in Argentina’s Neuquén Basin isn’t just another oil and gas formation, it’s the crown jewel of the South American country’s energy future.

Often compared to U.S. shale heavyweights like the Permian and Bakken, Vaca Muerta holds the potential to transform Argentina into a major energy exporter, reshaping the Southern Cone’s energy landscape while making massive waves in global markets.