YPF Gets Four Additional Shale Concessions in Vaca Muerta

Neuquen province’s government assigned four new concessions to the state-run oil company, according to a YPF statement.

• Blocks include La Angostura Sur I and II, Narambuena and Aguada de la Arena, according to the statement
• New blocks should help YPF increase oil production, with emphasis on exports
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