The government prepared a report and projected how many years the country's gas will last.

The Government of Javier Milei, through the Secretariat of Energy of the Nation, published a key report revealing the enormous gas potential of Argentina, with special emphasis on Vaca Muerta. The study projects that unconventional gas resources could supply domestic demand for a period ranging between 63 and 162 years, depending on the pace of exploitation and exportation. Titled Declaration of Availability of Gas Resources in the Long Term, the report aims to provide an accurate diagnosis of the sustainability of local supply and the feasibility of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export projects, especially within the framework of the national plan to position Argentina as a global player in the energy market. The document, officially published through Resolution 157/2025 in the Official Gazette, was prepared by the National Directorate of Exploration and Production along with university experts and technicians from various institutions. Among its main contributions, it highlights the need for a “firm and uninterrupted base” of resources to support the development of large-scale export projects.

The Three Possible Scenarios

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