YPF Sociedad Anonima

YPF Sociedad Anónima stands as an Argentine energy corporation, actively involved in both the upstream and downstream segments of the oil and gas industry within the country. The company's upstream division is dedicated to the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Its downstream operations encompass the refining, marketing, transportation, and distribution of a wide array of products, including crude oil, petroleum products, petroleum derivatives, petrochemicals, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and biofuels. Additionally, this segment manages gas separation, natural gas distribution networks, and participates in power generation activities. As of December 31, 2021, YPF held interests in 119 oil and gas fields and possessed 18 exploration permits. Its reserves included approximately 643 million barrels of oil and around 2,447 billion cubic feet of gas. The company also oversees a significant retail network comprising 1,654 YPF-branded service stations. Its extensive infrastructure includes three refineries with a collective annual processing capacity of roughly 120 million barrels. YPF operates approximately 2,800 kilometers of crude oil pipelines, capable of transporting about 640,000 barrels of refined products daily, alongside a crude oil storage capacity of roughly 7 million barrels. Furthermore, the company manages terminal facilities at five Argentine ports. Beyond its core oil and gas operations, YPF holds stakes in 21 power generation plants, contributing to an aggregate installed capacity of 3,091 megawatts. The company provides a diverse range of products such as diesel, fertilizers, lubricants, phytosanitary products, and ensiling bags. It also supplies various commodities including gasoline, fuel oil, coal, asphalts, paraffin, sulfur, CO2, decanted oil, and aromatic extract. Established in 1977, YPF Sociedad Anónima maintains its headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina.