The Energyear Argentina 2025 event brought together key figures in the Argentine energy sector to discuss challenges and opportunities amidst the expected acceleration of renewable energy investment. Horacio Marín, president of YPF, outlined the company's ambitious plans to export an additional $30bn by 2031, leveraging the full potential of Vaca Muerta. YPF also aims to achieve 1GW of renewable energy capacity within two years and is progressing towards entering the nuclear segment. Marín emphasized YPF's commitment to becoming a leading renewable energy generator domestically. Additionally, he mentioned the country's first project finance scheme since 1998 for an oil pipeline connecting Vaca Muerta with Río Negro. María Tettamanti, the energy secretary, focused on the government's dedication to providing clear and sustainable regulations in the energy sector to reduce regulatory risk and ensure the financial stability of distributors. She highlighted the importance of avoiding rate intervention and restoring solvent distributors to prevent potential issues like rate freezes. Martín Federico Brandi, CEO of PCR, raised concerns about challenges in the spot market and the lack of profitability for distributors. He stressed the need for mechanisms to encourage new generation for distributors and questioned the current market structure. Horacio Marín also mentioned the potential for hydrogen in Argentina in the coming years, despite existing technical challenges. He expressed optimism about Argentina's capabilities in the hydrogen field, pointing out an agreement with a South Korean steelmaker. Overall, the sentiments from the discussions at the event were positive, focusing on opportunities for growth and development in the renewable energy sector.