Industrial activity in northern and littoral Argentina is facing severe disruption as natural gas rationing intensifies, with industry sources indicating that approximately 50% of factories in these regions are now experiencing supply cuts.
The situation is driven by a combination of constrained transport capacity, elevated gas prices following subsidy reductions, and an incoming polar cold wave that is straining the national grid.
Producers have warned that continued rationing could force curtailments in operations, potentially impacting export volumes and local supply chains.
The shortage poses immediate risks to regional production, particularly for energy-intensive sectors such as citrus processing.
Producers have warned that continued rationing could force curtailments in operations, potentially impacting export volumes and local supply chains.
The crisis highlights the fragility of Argentina's energy infrastructure during peak winter demand, where transport bottlenecks prevent adequate distribution from production hubs to industrial centers.
This development adds to existing concerns about energy security in the region.