Eni and YPF submit joint application for $51 billion LNG project in Argentina
What happened
Eni and YPF submitted a joint application for a $51 billion liquefied natural gas project in Argentina on September 1, 2026. The application was filed under the RIGI incentive regime, which the Argentine government promotes to attract foreign capital into strategic sectors. The Argentine mining minister also noted the country could annually export 580,000 metric tons of lithium and 1,641,000 metric tons of copper.
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Why it matters
The project is part of Argentina's efforts to attract foreign investment into its energy and mining sectors. The RIGI regime is a cornerstone of the market-oriented economic policies promoted by President Javier Milei. This investment aligns with broader US interest in securing energy and critical minerals from the Western Hemisphere.
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Who's involved
- EniItalian multinational oil and gas company submitting the joint application.
- YPFArgentine state-run energy company submitting the joint application.
- ArgentinaCountry hosting the LNG project and promoting the RIGI incentive regime.
- Javier MileiPresident of Argentina who promotes the market-oriented reforms and RIGI.
Who could feel it
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