Argentina’s newly launched pipeline has saved $550 million in energy imports in just three months. Opened on July 9, the project links the Vaca Muerta gas field in Neuquén to Salliqueló, Buenos Aires. Quickly, the initiative is paying off. According to Argentina’s Energy Department, a $100 million energy surplus is expected for 2023. This will […]
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