What specific concessions and operational plans has TanGo Energy Argentina secured in Vaca Muerta?

TanGo Energy Argentina has secured three unconventional oil and gas concessions in Río Negro province, spanning over 150,000 acres in the Vaca Muerta formation; the pilot phase will include drilling six wells and entail a $66 million investment beginning in the first half of 2027.

How is production from TanGo’s new Vaca Muerta developments structured with Vista Energy?

Output from the unconventional developments will be split 50–50 with Vista Energy (VISTAA.MX), and the provincial decree also approved the transfer of five concession areas and three transport concessions from Vista to TanGo, while converting the three blocks into unconventional concessions.

TanGo enters Argentina's Vaca Muerta with shale concessions

May 12, 2026

TanGo Energy secured three unconventional oil and gas concessions in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation, committing $66 million in investment starting in 2027. Production output will be split 50-50 with Vista Energy to support national export goals.

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