The Low Carbon Committee at the IAPG Houston hosted a webinar on the critical topic of reducing methane emissions in the Vaca Muerta shale play. We were honored to welcome keynote speakers Sebastián Sánchez (Shell) and Adolfo Contreras (SLB), who shared valuable insights, real-world examples, and the key challenges operators are currently facing in the field.

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 proudly hosted its annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) cocktail reception at the Petroleum Club of Houston. It was a fantastic evening filled with valuable networking, meaningful conversations, and new opportunities for collaboration. We were honored to welcome Mr. Alfredo Cornejo, Governor of the Province of Mendoza, who shared the province’s compelling outlook for upstream investment. We are already looking forward to next year’s event!

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.