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Friday, Jul 03, 2026

Argentina Extends Major Investment Incentive Program and Expands Support for Hydrocarbon Projects

Decree 105/2026 extends applications for the RIGI investment framework until July 2027 and broadens eligibility to include new onshore oil and gas developments meeting a US$600 million investment threshold, reinforcing efforts to attract foreign capital.

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