Tecpetrol targets up to 130,000 b/d of oil production in Vaca Muerta by 2030–32

Oil & Gas Journal · Camilo Ciruzzi · 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC

At Argentina Oil & Gas Patagonia 2026, Tecpetrol's CEO said the plan is to increase production primarily through Los Toldos II Este, which is expected to reach 70,000 b/d in 2027...

Tecpetrol plans to increase its Vaca Muerta oil production to 100,000–130,000 b/d by 2030–32, with Los Toldos II Este serving as its main growth driver. The company expects the block to reach 70,000 b/d during 2027, bringing its total production from the formation close to 100,000 b/d.

Subsequent growth will come from expansion at Puesto Parada, increased liquids production at Fortín de Piedra, and development of Los Toldos I Norte and Sur, Tecpetrol chief executive officer Ricardo Markous said during Argentina Oil & Gas Patagonia 2026.

At Puesto Parada, the operator aims to double production to 12,000 b/d. At Fortín de Piedra, the company is evaluating an increase in liquids output to 20,000 b/d from about 10,000 b/d. Los Toldos I Norte and Sur provide additional opportunities to expand oil development.

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