LNG

Argentina said it would take some time before the nation becomes a global player in the liquefied natural gas export market from shale-gas production because of available volumes and costs as well as finding customers.

LNG importer Argentina will advance its plans to halt shipments within a couple of years as it expects development of its own resources in the Vaca Muerta shale-gas region will lead to the restart of pipeline gas exports to Chile as early as October.