What is the total investment value and projected LNG production capacity of the Argentina LNG project applying for RIGI incentives?

The project has a full-cycle total investment of up to $51 billion and a planned annual liquefaction capacity of 12 million tons, to be achieved through two floating LNG units deployed off the coast of Río Negro Province, with expected startup in 2031.

Who are the partners in the Argentina LNG project, and what are their respective equity stakes following the June 2024 upstream block realignment?

The partners are Argentina’s YPF, Italy’s Eni Group, and Abu Dhabi’s XRG; after the June 2024 upstream equity adjustment, YPF holds 36%, while Eni and XRG each hold 32%.

Argentina LNG Project Applies for RIGI Investment Incentive

Aug 21, 2026

YPF, Eni, and XRG have applied for Argentina's RIGI investment incentive regime for their $51 billion Vaca Muerta LNG project. The 12-million-ton annual capacity facility targets final investment decision by late 2026 and production by 2031.

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