YPF was recognized as the regional company of the year for its transformation and energy leadership

YPF was recognized as the regional company of the year by the Energy Council, one of the most influential organizations in the global energy sector. The award, presented at the World Energy Capital Assembly (WECA) in London, acknowledged the deep transformation the company has been driving and the concrete results achieved over the past year.

The award was received by Horacio Marín, president and CEO of YPF, who stated that the award "confirms that we're moving forward decisively to become a world-class company." Marín emphasized that this achievement is the result of "the commitment and passion of everyone at YPF," noting that the recognition belongs to the entire team behind the modernization process.

The impact of the 4x4 Plan: more production, efficiency, and competitiveness

One of the main factors explaining YPF's selection is the 4x4 Plan, the corporate strategy through which the company set concrete goals for efficiency, growth, and international expansion.

Among the most significant milestones were:

• More than 200,000 barrels per day of shale oil, with 82% growth in less than two years.
• Substantial improvements in operational efficiency, placing YPF's unconventional production at competitiveness levels comparable to those in the United States.
• Process optimization and cost reduction in Vaca Muerta operations.
• Consolidation of a scalable production model, aimed at both domestic supply and exports.

This production leap enabled YPF to establish itself as one of the key players in the region's energy development and as a driving force for the Argentine economy.

Strategic projects driving the country's energy future

The recognition also highlighted the progress of initiatives with the potential to transform Argentina's export matrix:

• Vaca Muerta Oil Sur, a key development that will expand crude oil transportation capacity and increase exportable volume.
• Argentina LNG, the project aimed at transforming the country into a global supplier of liquefied natural gas.

Both initiatives not only strengthen YPF's international positioning, but also represent a qualitative leap for Argentina, which seeks to establish itself as a stable and competitive player in the global energy market.

A more competitive, innovative, and future-oriented company

"We continue working to make YPF more competitive, more innovative, and a source of pride for all Argentines every day," Marín concluded during the award ceremony in London.

The award comes at a time when the company is showing clear signs of modernization, expansion, and efficiency, with a direct impact on the country's ability to attract investment, create jobs, and increase its export profile.

With a strategy focused on innovation, productivity, and large-scale projects, YPF reaffirms itself as the main driving force of the Argentine energy sector and as a benchmark in the region.