The national company "Energía Argentina S.A." has announced the launch of NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC TENDER GPM No. 01/2025:
"EXECUTION AND FINANCING OF THE EXPANSION WORKS FOR SECTION I OF THE PERITO FRANCISCO PASCASIO MORENO GAS PIPELINE (GPM) AND PROVISION OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES."
Energía Argentina S.A. invites national and international companies to participate in the national and international public tender for the execution of the first private initiative project within the national natural gas transportation system.
The project consists of expanding the transport capacity of the Perito Moreno Gas Pipeline (GPM), which currently transports up to 26 million cubic meters of gas per day from Vaca Muerta (Neuquén) to the province of Buenos Aires.
The planned works include the installation of new additional compressor stations at certain points along the pipeline route and the upgrading of existing facilities. This will allow for an increase of 14 million cubic meters per day, enabling the Perito Moreno Gas Pipeline to reach its maximum operational transport capacity of up to 40 million cubic meters per day.
Energía Argentina will enter into a transportation capacity reservation contract with the awarded bidder—who will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the GPM—for 14 million cubic meters per day over a 15-year term. Once that period has ended, the new facilities will revert to the National Government.
Information about the project, along with a descriptive video of the public tender (available in English), can be accessed at the following link on the Energía Argentina S.A. website: https://www.energia-argentina.com.ar/en/novedades/
The corresponding tender documents can also be downloaded from the website, via the following specific link: https://www.energia-argentina.com.ar/en/licitaciones/licitacion-publica-...
The following key information regarding the tender is highlighted:
SUBMISSION OF BIDS: On July 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Buenos Aires time (UTC/GMT-3), at Av. Del Libertador 1068, 3rd floor, office 301, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
OPENING OF BIDS: On July 7, 2025, starting at 11:30 a.m. Buenos Aires time (UTC/GMT-3), at Av. Del Libertador 1068, 14th floor, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
BID MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE TO BE PROVIDED: In the amount of FIVE MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS (USD 5,000,000), in accordance with Article 12 of the Tender Documents.
INQUIRIES: Must be sent by email to the following address: mesadeentrada@energia-argentina.com.ar, in a signed and letterheaded note, in accordance with Article 7 of the Tender Documents, and up to FIVE (5) business days before the bid submission deadline.