News of sale

Vista buys Petronas’ Argentina oil stake in US$1.5-billion deal

16-04-2025 12:25 Deal all but cements exit of Malaysia’s Petronas; It’s also a sign that development of Vaca Muerta will increasingly be spearheaded by homegrown drillers.

BOND SALE

Neuquén Province ponders bond sale after investor meets

24-02-2025 16:42 The Patagonian province known for its prolific shale oil industry considers an international bond sale after private deliberations with funds including Blackrock and Neuberger Berman in New York and London.

CENTRAL BANK RESERVES

Argentina spent US$803 million this week on importer dollar demand

27-12-2024 18:42 Central Bank’s operations risk denting Milei's government’s efforts to replenish its treasure chest of reserves

OIL & GAS

YPF chief announces state firm will sell off Metrogas shares

30-10-2024 11:16 Horacio Marín, president of state energy firm YPF, says company will sell off its shares in distributor Metrogas during speech to regional production forum.

STATE SELL OFF

Government to auction off more than 400 state properties

25-10-2024 22:14 Argentina’s government will put 400 properties up for auction in a bid to raise some US$800 million. Properties are either not being used, in bad condition or have large maintenance costs for the state.

BUSINESS

Havanna, maker of Argentina’s famed alfajor treats, explores unit sale

13-09-2024 08:00 Havanna, maker of Argentina’s most famous brand of the dulce de leche-infused confections known as alfajores, is exploring a sale of its operations in Latin America, including Argentina.

ENERGY & GAS

YPF moves to sell units as it ramps up divestments in shale push

09-08-2024 15:48 State-run oil company, YPF SA, is moving to sell several business units and stakes as its divestment plan kicks in.

AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY

World’s top fertiliser maker plans exit from Argentina, Chile

13-04-2024 16:59 Nutrien, the world’s largest maker of fertilisers, says it is looking to sell its retail operations in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.

ENERGY & GAS

Argentina shale driller Vista eyes Exxon assets in growth push

21-02-2024 15:58 Shale oil producer Vista Energy eyeing assets put up for sale by Exxon Mobil Corp as it looks to accelerate growth in Vaca Muerta formation.

MILEI (AND MACRI) VERSUS AFA

Milei moves to allow privatisation of Argentina’s football clubs

21-12-2023 15:40 AFA and sporting institutions ready to challenge libertarian leader’s move; President intends to let clubs “take it or leave it,” says official.

by James Grainger

News of sale

Vista buys Petronas’ Argentina oil stake in US$1.5-billion deal

Neuquén Province ponders bond sale after investor meets

Argentina spent US$803 million this week on importer dollar demand

YPF chief announces state firm will sell off Metrogas shares

Government to auction off more than 400 state properties

Havanna, maker of Argentina’s famed alfajor treats, explores unit sale

YPF moves to sell units as it ramps up divestments in shale push

World’s top fertiliser maker plans exit from Argentina, Chile

Argentina shale driller Vista eyes Exxon assets in growth push

Milei moves to allow privatisation of Argentina’s football clubs

Award-winning scientist Sandra Díaz slams Milei’s defunding of science

Stories that caught our eye: April 11 to 18

A nose for theatre

Ronnie Scott, beloved World War II veteran, dies aged 107

Former Misiones lawmaker sentenced to 14 years in child sex abuse case

Reforma laboral: la exigencia del FMI en medio de la crisis de la informalidad, que entusiasma a las empresas

La NASA reveló nuevos detalles de la Anomalía Magnética y advirtió que "la zona más vulnerable" está en Argentina

Escándalo Canosa: la respuesta de Patricia Bullrich a la conductora y las revelaciones sobre el polémico Tim Ballard

Una militar de la Armada sufrió una grave lesión durante un entrenamiento: cómo está y quiénes son los detenidos

A los 107 años, murió Ronnie Scott, el argentino que desafió a Adolf Hitler desde un avión