News of neuquen

Petrobras eyes Argentina deals to boost energy imports

26-08-2024 14:42 Brazil’s state-controlled oil producer Petrobras is hunting for shale gas deals in Argentina.

Milei in Neuquén to tour Vaca Muerta, meet businessmen

08-08-2024 19:09 President Javier Milei visits Neuquén, heart of energy production, and crosses over to Chile for the first time as head of state – but without holding a bilateral meeting with Gabriel Boric.

GEOPOLITICAL ROW

Argentine delegation inspects Chinese space station in Neuquén

18-04-2024 14:42 Group of government officials, scientists and experts visit controversial deep space station run by Beijing; Inspection comes after heavy pressure from Washington.

INTERVIEW

Milei official ‘repents’ remarks against Pope, Judaism, Islam

26-01-2024 06:09 Former PRO deputy Francisco Sánchez, President Milei’s new Cults (Worship) Secretary is self-critical about campaign trail bashing the Supreme Pontiff, Judaism and Islam. “Anything implying emotional damage makes me repent,” he confides in an interview.

by Juan Pablo Kavanagh

ENERGY & GAS

Massa launches ‘Dólar Vaca Muerta,’ seeking US$1.2 billion

28-09-2023 09:09 Economy minister and ruling coalition presidential candidate looks to boost reserves and trim possibilities of exchange rate tensions in lead-up to general elections.

LOOTING ATTACKS

Inflation or politics? Nation hit by wave of looting

24-08-2023 17:28 Since last Friday, groups of people, sometimes dozens at a time, have forced their way into supermarkets and other stores. But who's behind the unrest?

GAS & ENERGY

Election won’t derail shale growth, oil executives say

11-08-2023 15:36 Shale oil and gas industry will be shielded from any violent swings after upcoming elections, according to executives at the nation’s biggest energy companies.

CLIMATE & ENERGY

At Argentina’s biggest gas field, residents lack heat and power

28-07-2023 13:59 A decade after production began at the vast reserves of Vaca Muerta, a town still waits on promises of a better future.

BLOOMBERG - OPINION

JP Spinetto: Oil boom could save Argentina from economic crisis

17-07-2023 06:43 To seize a remarkable opportunity before hydrocarbon demand peaks, it must somehow keep its trademark political volatility and mismanagement in check.

CAMPAIGN COMMENTS

PRO or provincial?

21-04-2023 09:56 Does the end of six decades of one-party rule in Neuquén mark a new era for the province now and for the nation later this year?

by Michael Soltys

ELECTIONS 2023

‘Historic triumph’ in Neuquén governor’s race as MPN loses power

17-04-2023 00:58 Notable results in gubernatorial races in twin Patagonian provinces of Neuquén and Río Negro as 2023 elections get underway; MPN loses control of Neuquén after 60 years in power as Rolando Figueroa secures victory; Alberto Weretilneck returns in Río Negro after four-year absence.

CAMPAIGN COMMENTS

Of palindromes and black rivers (and this city)

15-04-2023 06:36 It’s impossible to ignore the fireworks over this city’s electoral system, but we should also cast an eye down south – this year’s voting begins in earnest with tomorrow’s provincial elections in Neuquén and Río Negro.

by Michael Soltys

REFINERY EXPLOSION

Oil and gas workers strike after three killed in Neuquén refinery explosion

22-09-2022 19:27 At least three killed after one of main crude oil tanks at New American Oil refinery in Plaza Huincul explodes; Local oil and gas union calls strike action while decrying lack of safety.

News of neuquen

Petrobras eyes Argentina deals to boost energy imports

Milei in Neuquén to tour Vaca Muerta, meet businessmen

Argentine delegation inspects Chinese space station in Neuquén

Milei official ‘repents’ remarks against Pope, Judaism, Islam

Massa launches ‘Dólar Vaca Muerta,’ seeking US$1.2 billion

Inflation or politics? Nation hit by wave of looting

Election won’t derail shale growth, oil executives say

At Argentina’s biggest gas field, residents lack heat and power

JP Spinetto: Oil boom could save Argentina from economic crisis

PRO or provincial?

‘Historic triumph’ in Neuquén governor’s race as MPN loses power

Of palindromes and black rivers (and this city)

Oil and gas workers strike after three killed in Neuquén refinery explosion

Birth rates in Chile plummet as more women say no to motherhood

Argentina rejects UN vote demanding end to 'unlawful' Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories

Local brokerage returned nearly US$10 million in profit from Argentine ghost bonds

Venezuela arrests fourth US citizen over alleged Maduro assassination 'plot'

Argentina’s economic crisis thwarts bid to go nuclear with lithium bounty

La diputada que le hizo "fuck you" a Milei en el Congreso: "Me arrepiento, fue un gesto inapropiado"

Cuáles son los modelos de submarinos que le recomendó la Armada Argentina al Gobierno

Manuel Adorni mostró las fotos de "los héroes" y los funcionarios pagando antes del asado con Milei

Jorge Lanata volvió al Hospital Italiano donde lo internaron en terapia intensiva

Una diputada libertaria "posó" antes de ir al asado a Olivos y le respondieron: "Ningún tipo de vergüenza"