The Exports produced gas in Dead cow they continue to rise. As energy companies wait for sales to other parts of the world to be completed by the regasification ships arriving from 2027, they are multiplying their sales contracts with neighboring countries. It is the case Pan American Energy (PAE), which has signed an agreement with the National Administration of Electric Power Plants and Transmissions (UTE) of Uruguay for transport via gas pipelines Natural gas from Neuquén intended for thermal generation in this country.
The export takes place via the Cruz del Sur gas pipelinewhich connects the city of Buenos Aires Punta Lara, with Colonia and Montevideo in Uruguay. In this pipeline it has as shareholders: PAE, ANCAP (Uruguay), Harbor Energy and Shell. And so far, “Pan American Energy has already delivered more than 7 million cubic meters of natural gas, with larger exports expected in the summer.”
“The natural gas exported is intended for them Electricity generation the combined cycle Punta del Tigre in Uruguay, This replaces more expensive fuels with higher emissionswith the resulting cost savings for this country,” said a press release.
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The National Power Plants and Electrical Transmissions Administration (UTE) is the public company in the electrical sector of Uruguay. It develops activities related to the generation, transmission, distribution and marketing of electrical energy and provides consultancy and technical support services in the areas of its specialty in which it operates Make electricity affordable in the country.
The role of PAE in gas production and export
PAE is one of the largest natural gas producers in Argentina. With its production it supplies the local market and its Surpluses are exported to regional marketsthereby creating a source of foreign exchange for Argentina. From 2027 as part of the Southern Energy SA consortium PAE is considered one of the most important Argentine players on the world market LNG.
Quite, 15 days ago, SESA signed a historic framework agreement with the German international company Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE).so that liquefied natural gas from Vaca Muerta supplies Europe. It will be 2 million tonnes per year, meaning that over the next eight years almost the entire capacity of one of the two ships, which will be ready for export from September 2027, will be sold.
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“Southern Energy, consisting of PAE, YPF, Pampa Energía, Harbor Energy and Golar LNGand Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE), a renowned international company owned by the Federal Government of Germany, signed a framework agreement for the sale of 2 million tons of LNG per year for 8 years. “The operation would be the largest sale of LNG from Argentina to the world in terms of volume and duration,” the agreement highlighted.
Vaca Muerta, the lighthouse of Latin American gas
The International Energy Agency (IEA) published last month World Energy Outlook 2025where he estimated that the production of By 2035, Argentine gas will increase by 60%, reaching almost 75,000 million cubic meters. “Argentina is consolidating its role as a regional exporter with the potential to supply Chile, Brazil and Uruguay through the expansion of gas pipelines and liquefaction terminals,” the report said.
To export Vaca Muerta gas to the world, SESA will have two liquefaction vessels: the Hilli Episeyo and the MKII.. Together, the consortium of energy companies will invest more than $15 billion over its 20 years of existence. “If the target is met, Southern Energy will generate total exports between 2027 and 2035 that could reach $20 billion.” and will create 1,900 direct and indirect jobs during the construction phase,” industry sources said.
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