Vaca Muerta
Developed from 2010, Neuquen Basin, the leading shale play outside North America.
Overview
Vaca Muerta is among the worlds best shale source rocks by thickness and richness. YPF partnerships with Chevron, Exxon and others built Neuquen output past 300,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Infrastructure gaps are the main brake on growth.
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