Argentina’s Shale Boom Propels It Past Colombia in Oil Output
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Argentina has surpassed Colombia to become South America's fourth-largest oil producer, driven by a shale boom that began after the nationalization of YPF in 2012. The country's oil and natural gas output has been consistently increasing, with YPF leading the charge. This development is a significant milestone for Argentina's energy sector.
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Argentina, in a surprise development, overtook Colombia to become South America’s fourth-largest oil producer. The country is undergoing a once-in-a-generation unconventional hydrocarbon boom, which began with Buenos Aires nationalizing integrated energy major YPF in 2012. Since then, Argentina’s oil and natural gas output has kept soaring higher, regularly hitting new monthly highs as volumes of shale oil and gas production grow. It is Argentina’s national oil company, YPF, which is at the forefront of the boom with it responsible…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on December 31, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.