The IAPG Houston was proud to take part in this year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), where we moderated an engaging panel discussion titled “The Economic, Technical, and Political Challenges for Argentina’s Energy Industry.” Our president, Joe Amador, led the conversation alongside distinguished panelists Juan José Aranguren and Francisco Monaldi, delivering thoughtful insights into the future of Argentina’s energy landscape. The event was organized by the Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires.

The IAPG Houston, through its Technical Committee, recently hosted a webinar exploring the transformative impact of cutting-edge digital technologies on the Vaca Muerta play. Featuring a call for action, a strategic framework and real-world examples, keynote speakers Ernesto Fonseca (IAPG Houston) and Eugenio Ferrigno (Globant) offered valuable insights into the ongoing “Digitalization of Vaca Muerta.”

As part of its ongoing CEO Breakfast Series, the IAPG Houston had the privilege of hosting Mr. Horacio Marin, CEO of YPF. During his presentation, Mr. Marin highlighted the key achievements of YPF under his leadership and reflected on the main challenges the company has encountered. He also outlined the strategic objectives that lie ahead for YPF in the coming years.

IAPG Houston hosted its Annual Year-End Cocktail, a wonderful occasion to celebrate the success of 2024. The event united IAPG Houston members, the Board of Directors, young professionals, scholars, and students in a festive atmosphere.

The IAPG Houston organized a dinner with a group of young professionals from Argentina who traveled to the U.S. as part of the Argentina Internship Program. This field trip is a cornerstone of the program, offering participants valuable, firsthand insights into how leading energy companies are navigating current industry challenges. The program is proudly sponsored by Pan American Energy, CGC, Techint Engineering & Construction, Tecpetrol, Tenaris, and Honeywell.