1. Argentina Gas Markets, 2013
This profile is the essential source for top-level energy industry data and information. The report provides an
overview of each of the key sub-segments of the energy industry in Argentina. It details the market structure,
regulatory environment, infrastructure and provides historical and forecasted statistics relating to the
supply/demand balance for each of the key sub-segments.
It also provides information relating to the natural gas assets (gas fields, pipelines, LNG terminals and
underground gas storage facilities) in Argentina. The report compares the investment environment in
Argentina with other countries in the region. The profiles of the major companies operating in the natural gas
sector in Argentina together with the latest news and deals are also included in the report.
Scope
Historic and forecast data relating to production, consumption, imports, exports and reserves are provided
for each industry sub-segment for the period 2000-2020. Historical and forecast data and information for all
the major gas fields, (Liquified Natural Gas) LNG Terminals, pipelines and underground gas storage facilities
in Argentina for the period 2005-2017. Operator and equity details for major natural gas assets in Argentina.
Key information relating to market regulations, key energy assets and the key companies operating in the
Argentina’s energy industry. Information on the top companies in the Argentina including business
description, strategic analysis, and financial information. Product and brand updates, strategy changes, R&D
projects, corporate expansions and contractions and regulatory changes. Key mergers and acquisitions,
partnerships, private equity and venture capital investments, and IPOs.
Reasons To Buy
Gain a strong understanding of the country’s energy market. Facilitate market analysis and
forecasting of future industry trends. Facilitate decision making on the basis of strong historic and forecast
production, reserves and capacity data. Assess your competitor’s major natural gas assets and their
performance. Analyze the latest news and financial deals in the gas sector of each country. Develop strategies
based on the latest operational, financial, and regulatory events. Do deals with an understanding of how
competitors are financed, and the mergers and partnerships that have shaped the market. Identify and analyze
the strengths and weaknesses of the leading companies in the country.
table Of Contents
1 Table Of Contents 2
1.1 List Of Tables 7
1.2 List Of Figures 9
2 Argentina Energy Sector 10
2.1 Argentina Energy Sector, Market Overview 10
2.2 Argentina Energy Sector, Natural Gas 10
2.2.1 Argentina Natural Gas, Overview 10
2.2.2 Argentina Natural Gas, Supply And Demand Balance 11
2.2.3 Argentina Natural Gas, Regulatory Structure 16
2.2.4 Argentina Natural Gas, Infrastructure 16
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2. 3 Argentina Gas Upstream Investment Environment Benchmarking 17
3.1 Introduction 17
3.2 The Overall Ranking 17
3.3 Upstream Fiscal Attractiveness 17
3.3.1 Maximum Government Take Index 19
3.3.2 Fiscal Flexibility 19
3.3.3 Maximum State Participation Index 19
3.4 Gas Sector Performance 19
3.4.1 Exploration Activity 21
3.4.2 Gas Production 22
3.4.3 Gas Reserves 22
3.4.4 Gas Consumption 23
3.5 Economic Performance 23
3.5.1 Gdp Growth Index 25
3.5.2 Fdi Confidence Index 25
3.5.3 Balance Of Trade Index 25
3.6 Socio-political Performance 25
3.6.1 Democracy Index 27
3.6.2 Governance Index 27
4 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector 28
4.1 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Country Snapshot 28
4.1.1 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Key Data 28
4.1.2 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Natural Gas Assets Map 28
4.1.3 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Marketed Natural Gas-historical Production By Type 29
4.1.4 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Marketed Natural Gas Production By Assets 30
4.1.5 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Market Share Based On Marketed Equity Weighted
Natural Gas Production 37
4.2 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Production Forecast 39
4.2.1 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Marketed Natural Gas Production Forecast 39
4.3 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Natural Gas Asset Details 43
4.3.1 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Active Natural Gas Asset Details 43
4.3.2 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Planned Natural Gas Asset Details 52
4.4 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Major Natural Gas Discoveries 52
4.4.1 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Natural Gas Discoveries By Year 52
4.4.2 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Natural Gas Discovery Details 53
4.5 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Recent Discoveries 54
4.5.1 Apr 08, 2013: Americas Petrogas Discovers Gas At All.x-1 Vertical Well In Los Toldos I Block,
Argentina 54
4.5.2 Feb 25, 2013: Americas Petrogas Announces New Light Oil Discovery At Lho.x-1 Well In Neuquen
Basin, Argentina 54
4.5.3 Dec 24, 2012: Americas Petrogas Discovers Hydrocarbons At Ada.x-1 Well In Los Toldos Ii Block,
Argentina 55
4.5.4 Nov 28, 2012: Americas Petrogas Finds Oil At Lte.x-1 Well In Los Toldos Ii Block, Argentina 56
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3. 4.6 Argentina Exploration And Production Sector, Drilling And Production Updates 56
4.6.1 Apr 15, 2013: President Energy Commences Fraccing Operations At Puesto Guardian Concession In
Argentina 56
4.6.2 Jan 07, 2013: Americas Petrogas Provides Update On Ada.x-1 Well In Los Toldos Ii Block, Argentina
57
4.6.3 Dec 18, 2012: Madalena Ventures Provides Operations Update 57
4.6.4 Oct 16, 2012: Americas Petrogas Spuds Ada.x-1 Well In Neuquen Basin, Argentina 58
5 Argentina Pipeline Sector 59
5.1 Argentina Pipeline Sector, Key Data 59
5.2 Argentina Pipeline Sector, An Overview 59
5.3 Argentina Pipeline Sector, Comparison Of Key Natural Gas Pipeline Companies 59
5.4 Argentina Pipeline Sector, Natural Gas Pipelines 61
6 Argentina Lng Sector 64
6.1 Argentina Lng Sector, Key Data 64
6.2 Argentina Lng Sector, Regasification 64
6.2.1 Argentina Lng Sector, Regasification, Total Regasification Capacity 64
6.2.2 Argentina Lng Sector, Regasification, Capacity Market Share By Company 65
6.2.3 Argentina Lng Sector, Regasification Capacity By Terminal 66
7 Argentina Underground Gas Storage Sector 67
7.1 Argentina Underground Gas Storage Sector, Key Data 67
7.2 Argentina Underground Gas Storage Sector, An Overview 67
7.3 Argentina Underground Gas Storage Sector, Capacity Market Share By Company 67
7.4 Argentina Underground Gas Storage Sector, Storage Capacity 68
8 Profile Of Ypf S.a. 69
8.1 Ypf S.a., Key Information 69
8.2 Ypf S.a., Company Overview 69
8.3 Ypf S.a., Business Description 69
8.3.1 Business Overview 69
9 Profile Of Petrobras Argentina, S.a. 72
9.1 Petrobras Argentina, S.a., Key Information 72
9.2 Petrobras Argentina, S.a., Company Overview 72
9.3 Petrobras Argentina, S.a., Business Description 72
9.3.1 Business Overview 72
9.4 Petrobras Argentina, S.a., Swot Analysis 73
9.4.1 Overview 73
9.4.2 Petrobras Argentina, S.a. Strengths 74
9.4.3 Petrobras Argentina, S.a. Weaknesses 75
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4. 9.4.4 Petrobras Argentina, S.a. Opportunities 75
9.4.5 Petrobras Argentina, S.a. Threats 76
10 Profile Of Total S.a. 78
10.1 Total S.a., Key Information 78
10.2 Total S.a., Company Overview 78
10.3 Total S.a., Business Description 78
10.3.1 Business Overview 78
10.3.2 Marketing & Services 80
10.3.3 Refining & Chemicals 81
10.3.4 Upstream 83
10.4 Total S.a., Swot Analysis 86
10.4.1 Overview 86
10.4.2 Total S.a. Strengths 86
10.4.3 Total S.a. Weaknesses 90
10.4.4 Total S.a. Opportunities 91
10.4.5 Total S.a. Threats 93
11 Financial Deals Landscape 96
11.1 Detailed Deal Summary 96
11.1.1 Acquisition 96
11.1.2 Debt Offerings 104
11.1.3 Equity Offerings 108
11.1.4 Partnerships 108
11.1.5 Asset Transactions 110
12 Recent Developments 117
12.1 License Awards 117
12.1.1 Jun 11, 2013: Madalena Ventures Wins Extension For Curamhuele Block 117
12.1.2 Apr 24, 2013: Azabache Energy Announces One-year Extension Of Covunco Norte-sur Block In
Argentina 117
12.2 Strategy And Business Expansion 118
12.2.1 Jun 11, 2013: Ypf And Ypfb Sign Technical Cooperation Agreement 118
12.2.2 Feb 08, 2013: Pepasa And Petrobras To Jointly Invest In El Mangrullo Field, Argentina 118
12.3 Other Significant Developments 118
12.3.1 Jun 14, 2013: President Energy Provides Operations Update 118
12.3.2 Jun 10, 2013: Americas Petrogas Provides Update On Conventional Operations In Argentina 119
12.3.3 May 09, 2013: Metrogas Appoints Marcelo Adrian Nunez As Ceo 120
12.3.4 May 02, 2013: President Energy Provides 2012 Operations Update 120
12.3.5 Apr 30, 2013: Madalena Ventures Announces Independent Evaluation Of Unconventional Shale
Resources With Estimated 34.8 Billion Boe Of Piip 121
12.3.6 Apr 15, 2013: Madalena Ventures Provides Operations Update 122
12.3.7 Apr 02, 2013: Canoel International Energy Provides Argentine Operations Update 124
12.3.8 Mar 06, 2013: President Energy Provides Argentina Operations Update 124
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5. 13 Appendix 126
13.1 Abbreviations 126
13.2 Methodology 126
13.2.1 Coverage 126
13.2.2 Secondary Research 127
13.2.3 Primary Research 127
13.3 Contact Us 127
13.4 Disclaimer 128
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