The Secretary of Energy production was revealed in the first half of 2024 gas In Argentina it was at the highest level in the last 17 years and was 5.2% higher than in the same period of 2023. In total, more than 25 million m3 of gas were produced between January and June.
The secretary was led by Eduardo Rodriguez Chirillo A significant increase was recorded compared to the previous period. Production could have shown this development as a result of a series of factors such as a reduction in energy imports and an increase in exports; added to the increase in deposits directed to A dead cowwhich increased their productivity.
In the first half of the year, gas production was at its highest level in the last 17 years for the accumulated period.
In those six months, 25,065 million m3 of gas were produced, which represented an increase of 5.2% compared to the first half of the previous year. pic.twitter.com/5p4vxDb3Xw
– Secretary of Energy (@Energia_Ar) August 1, 2024
As a result of the investments, the Neuquén basin gained groundin the oil and gas production market. Regarding the first one, in 2013 it represented 40% of national production; and in 2023 it stood at 62%. On the other hand, it went from producing 54% of the gas in 2013 to 70% in 2023. One of the changes made by this increase in activity was also the implementation of non-conventional extraction methods, which include practices such as hydraulic stimulation or fracking to obtain hydrocarbons.
What is the Fracking?
The hydraulic stimulation o fracking It is a practice to stimulate production in wells where hydrocarbons are produced. The practice involves injecting water at high pressure through the soil which creates a new fracture at the bottom of the reservoir. To achieve greater efficiency, the water is mixed with chemicals that help to drill the rock.
he is fracking Its detractors are in environmental groups, because they claim that the high consumption of water, as well as the use of various chemicals, pollutes the surface on which it is placed. its use, as well as the damage it may cause to nearby waterways.
