As oil and gas production continues to scale in Vaca Muerta, one of the world’s most dynamic energy regions, the need for greater efficiency is becoming central to maintaining the basin’s competitiveness. This was a key topic at Vaca Muerta Insights, an event held in Neuquén, Argentina, and organized by Econojournal and La Mañana Neuquén, where industry leaders discussed production growth and the basin’s export potential.
Among the speakers was Constantino Espinosa, Tenaris Oil & Gas Services Project Director, who shared how Tenaris’s integrated solutions are helping customers optimize operations, reduce costs and minimize environmental impact. The panel also included Daniel González, FECENE Secretary; Pablo Fiscaletti, QM Equipment President; and Carolina López, LATAM Business Development Director at Nabors.
Espinosa introduced Tenaris’s new turnkey solution for surface casing installation using casing drilling methodology. The project includes the deployment of a rig designed for fast and efficient movement between locations, featuring a high level of automation and integrating an artificial intelligence system to monitor casing drilling operations in real time.
“This is where efficiency truly comes into play,” Espinosa said. “We are focusing on the first section of the well, using equipment specifically designed for casing drilling.” The fully integrated service is expected to be available starting in 2027.
Espinosa highlighted the expansion into oilfield services in the Neuquén Basin as a key milestone for Tenaris in Argentina, reflecting the company’s broader commitment to driving efficiency across operations. The company has invested $240 million USD in two hydraulic fracturing sets, two coiled tubing units and a new logistics base in Vista Alegre, strengthening its presence along the value chain. This year, Tenaris is adding a third fracturing set equipped with 28 Tier IV Dynamic Gas Blending (DGB) pumps, designed to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions during fracturing operations. “With these investments, Tenaris is contributing to the overall efficiency of the system, creating opportunities across the entire value chain,” Espinosa said.
Fiscaletti also underscored the collaboration between QM Equipment and Tenaris in developing equipment for hydraulic fracturing sets, highlighting the role of local partnerships in supporting the basin’s growth. Based in Mar del Plata, QM Equipment is part of Tenaris’s local value chain, providing expertise in technology selection, manufacturing and after-sales services. “Services are not an afterthought in Vaca Muerta’s development. They are a key driver of efficiency,” Fiscaletti said.
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