The Techint group was once again left out of a strategic project for Argentine energy development, after losing the tender for the construction of the gas pipeline that will connect Vaca Muerta to the Rio Negro coast.
The work was awarded to the Victor Contreras - SICIM joint venture, which presented the best technical and economic offer, leaving behind the proposal of Techint and other competitors.
Another setback after losing the pipe tender It's not the group
's first recent loss.
At the beginning of the year, Tenaris —the main local pipe producer—had already lost its supply of pipes to the Indian firm Welspun.
This episode generated strong criticism from President Javier Milei, who pointed directly at Paolo Rocca, whom he described as “Don Chatarrín with the expensive tubes”.
Real competition and end of privileges
The award reveals a paradigm shift: works are no longer assigned for political or historical weight, but for
competitiveness.
The winning company offered:
Better price
Greater financial flexibility
No need for advances
Better compliance guarantees
Key factors in a large scale project.
A strategic megaproject for Argentina
The gas pipeline is part of the plan led by Southern Energy, comprising: Pan American Energy
YPF
Pampa Energía
