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Vaca Muerta’s Export Potential

Through the development of the Vaca Muerta geological formation, we are helping to drive Argentina's growth and future. It is the second largest gas reserve and fourth largest oil reserve in the world. Projections indicate that Argentina could double its crude oil production in the coming years, reaching one million barrels per day. This expansion is forecasted to generate approximately $18 billion USD in annual exports by 2026, contributing to an estimated $12.5 billion USD energy trade surplus. Furthermore, Argentina's natural gas potential positions the country to achieve energy self-sufficiency and become a strategic player in the global energy transition, helping decarbonize economies worldwide. Argentina could rapidly become a stable regional gas exporter to the region, particularly to Chile and Brazil, with the potential to become a global supplier through future LNG plant development.

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International Partnerships

At YPF, we believe that the key to maximizing the development of our resources lies in adopting a policy of strategic partnerships with companies that bring both technical expertise and financial capacity. Over the past seven years, we have partnered with leading international companies. These partnerships have resulted in over $11 billion USD in investments since development began in Vaca Muerta.

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Infrastructure for Vaca Muerta

Vaca Muerta is poised for large-scale development. As production continues to expand, we are investing in new infrastructure networks to efficiently transport our output to both domestic demand centers and international export markets.

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Vaca Muerta Sur Pipeline

Set to become the country’s most important crude export terminal on the Atlantic coast.

In partnership with Vista, Pan American Energy, Pampa Energía, Chevron, Pluspetrol, and Shell, we are advancing the most significant oil transportation infrastructure project in Argentina in decades.

The pipeline will span 437 km, connecting our Vaca Muerta developments with Punta Colorada in Río Negro.

It will feature a single-point mooring loading/unloading terminal and a tank farm, with expected operational readiness by late 2026.

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Trans-Andean Pipeline

Operated in partnership with ENAP and Chevron

This project enables us to export production from Vaca Muerta to Chile, opening access to Pacific markets for Argentina.

We are in the final phase of restoring the existing pipeline that connects Puesto Hernández in Neuquén Province with ENAP’s refinery in Bío Bío, Chile.

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Vaca Muerta Norte Pipeline

Driving further investment.

We are completing the construction of a pipeline to connect YPF's most productive developments in Vaca Muerta with Puesto Hernández.

This will facilitate increased exports to Chile and enhanced connectivity with our refinery in Luján de Cuyo.

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Oldelval Pipeline

Argentina's main oil transport artery.

Expansion of the pipeline that links the Neuquén Basin to Puerto Rosales in Bahía Blanca.

We are doubling the pipeline’s transport capacity through major expansion works to accommodate the surge in production from Vaca Muerta.

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