Chilean Energy Minister Ximena Rincón has formally invited Argentina to utilize Chilean Pacific ports for exporting oil and gas from the Vaca Muerta shale basin.
The proposal, made during a recent visit to the Neuquén province field, aims to redirect Argentine energy flows toward Asian markets, offering an alternative to the country's traditional Atlantic export routes.
The suggestion highlights a strategic pivot in regional energy logistics.
By leveraging Chile's Pacific coastline, Argentina could potentially reduce transit times and costs to high-demand Asian buyers.
This development comes as private energy companies operating in Vaca Muerta are increasingly seeking international financing and expanding their market reach.
The basin's production growth has been a focal point for investors, with recent moves by operators to secure record-maturity bonds signaling confidence in long-term output.