News of neuquen

VACA MUERTA

Government tasks Gendarmerie with protecting Vaca Muerta shale formation

17-09-2019 13:36 Security Ministry orders Argentina's border guards to guarantee security of activity at geological formation located in Neuquén basin.

Taxi Attack

City of Neuquén without public transit after attack on taxi driver

15-07-2019 16:11 Workers throughout province block bridges, roads and airport access

SHALE FORMATION

Vaca Muerta finally produces oil, a century after its discovery

06-07-2019 09:06 Obstacles have long prevented the exploitation of Vaca Muerta, Argentina’s famed shale formation in Neuquén. But now, the dead cow is coming to life.

STATE ENERGY GIANT'S FIRST DEAL HERE

Qatar acquires stake in Exxon's shale oil and gas activities in Vaca Muerta

04-06-2018 13:06 Agreement gives Qatari oil and gas firm shares in ExxonMobil for exploration, drilling and production of unconventional shale oil and gas in Vaca Muerta.

FORMER NEUQUÉN GOV. SAPAG

Andorran bank: 'Kirchner petroleum bribes: Denied'

16-02-2018 17:29 Banca Privada d’Andorra (BPA) documents suggest that former Neuquén province governor Jorge Sapag had tried to deposit US$5 million.