Ricardo Markous, Tecpetrol: Vaca Muerta’s role in Argentina’s energy strategy

In this episode of the CERAWeek Podcast, Atul Arya, Chief Energy Strategist at S&P Global, speaks with Ricardo Markous, CEO of Tecpetrol, about Vaca Muerta’s transformative role in Argentina’s energy landscape. They explore its vast potential, the strategic role of LNG in meeting demand, and Argentina’s position in the global energy market. The conversation also addresses key challenges and opportunities in developing critical infrastructure and previews the important dialogues ahead at CERAWeek 2025.

Key Topics:

• Resource Potential: Exploring the vast reserves of oil and gas in Vaca Muerta
• LNG Development: The role of liquefied natural gas in enhancing Argentina's export capabilities
• Economic Impact: How Vaca Muerta can support Argentina's economic growth and energy independence
• Investment in Innovation: How funding tech ventures and startups drives the energy transition and develops new sustainable technologies
• Latin America's Role: The significance of Latin America in the evolving global energy landscape