US$ 41,906 Min 6 approved projects in the sector
US$ 1,533 Min projects under review (5)
US$ 56,000 Mapproved in the RIGI in total, all sectors (1-Oct-2026)
Approved
| Project | Company | Provincia | US$ million | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Energy (floating LNG)Two liquefaction vessels (Hilli Episeyo and MKII), about 6 MTPA. First LNG in late 2027. | Southern Energy: PAE, YPF, Pampa, Harbour and Golar | Río Negro (Gulf of San Matías) | 15.156 | Approved |
| Bajo del Choique – La InvernadaMore than 620 wells and 4 treatment plants; more than 100,000 barrels per day of oil. 25 years. | Pluspetrol and GyP | Neuquén | 12.400 | Approved · oct 2026 |
| Los Toldos II Este70,000 barrels per day; central plant, pipelines and about 380 wells in three stages through 2054. | Tecpetrol | Neuquén | 6.400 | Approved · 9 oct 2026 |
| Rincón de ArandaAbout 260 wells; target of 45,000 barrels per day. | Pampa Energía | Neuquén | 4.500 | Approved |
| VMOS (Vaca Muerta Oil Sur)Allen – Punta Colorada oil pipeline and export terminal: 550,000 barrels per day in 2027. | Consortium led by YPF | Río Negro | 2.900 | Approved |
| Perito Moreno Pipeline ExpansionThree compressor plants in La Pampa: from 21 to 35 MMm³/d. Operation in April 2027. | TGS | Neuquén, La Pampa and Buenos Aires | 550 | Approved · may 2026 |
Under review
| Project | Company | Provincia | US$ million | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated pipeline for LNG exportTakes Vaca Muerta gas to the liquefaction vessels in the Gulf of San Matías. | Pan American Energy | Neuquén and Río Negro | 1.300 | Under review |
| Arenas de CercaníasFrac sand near Vaca Muerta. | Minera del Mojotoro and Minera Orosmayo | Río Negro | 233 | Under review |
| Duplicar Norte207 km of oil pipeline from northern Vaca Muerta to Allen. | Oldelval | Neuquén and Río Negro | — | Under review |
| MEGA expansionSeparation and fractionation of gas liquids (ethane, propane, butane, gasoline). | Compañía MEGA | Neuquén and Buenos Aires | — | Under review |
| LLL Oil, Loma Jarillosa Este, Bandurria Norte and El TrapialVaca Muerta oil developments awaiting approval. | YPF, Chevron and others | Neuquén | — | Under review |
Announced
| Project | Company | Provincia | US$ million | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro DragónIt would be the first conventional project in the RIGI. | Pan American Energy | Chubut | 1.200 | Announced |
| Argentina LNGLiquefaction vessels of 6 MTPA each; final investment decision expected for November 2026. | YPF and Eni | Río Negro | — | Announced |
What the RIGI is
- The Large Investment Incentive Regime was created by the Bases Law (27,742) in 2024 for projects of more than US$ 200 million (with higher minimums for some sectors).
- It provides 30 years of stability in tax, customs and foreign exchange: 25% income tax, accelerated depreciation, exemption from import and export duties and increasing free availability of export proceeds.
- Projects that export over the long term can qualify as a Long-Term Strategic Export Project, with additional benefits.
- It requires a minimum percentage of purchases from local suppliers (for example, 20% of the investment in the Perito Moreno expansion) and a committed investment schedule.
- In February 2026 the Government extended the deadline to join by one year. As of October 1, 2026 there were about US$ 56,000 million approved and about US$ 150,000 million under review.
Amounts are based on the resolutions and published information; they may differ between sources and between total investment and the portion that falls under the regime. "Under review" reflects the latest public data; some projects may have been approved since.
Fuentes
Updated as of October 9, 2026. Anything to correct or add? Write to us.