Crude oil and natural gas are produced in the west of La Pampa, in the Puelén department, and they have become an important economic resource both in terms of local productive development and of job opportunities.
Areas for exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons
These areas have a remarkable productive potential for the development of projects with a sustainable and efficient point of view as regards the environment and energy production.
These areas have a remarkable productive potential for the development of projects with a sustainable and efficient point of view as regards the environment and energy production.
- Region of 25 de Mayo – Medanito
- Region called El Medanito (in the south east)
- Region called Jagüel de los Machos
- Region of Salina Grande
- Concession CNQ7A
- Gobernador Ayala III
Figure 1. Crude oil and natural gas production in La Pampa. Year 2022
Source. Secretaría de Energía y Minería La Pampa (SEyM)