Vista Energy Acquires Petronas E&P Argentina (PEPASA)

April 16, 2025

Vista Energy, through its subsidiary Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U., acquired 100% of Petronas E&P Argentina S.A. (PEPASA) from Petronas Carigali Canada B.V. and Petronas Carigali International E&P B.V. The transaction consideration includes US$900 million cash, US$300 million in deferred cash payments and 7,297,507 ADSs of Vista; the acquisition gives Vista a 50% working interest in the La Amarga Chica (LACh) concession in Vaca Muerta, materially increasing its scale, production and midstream capacity.

Buyers
Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V., Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U.
Targets
Petronas E&P Argentina S.A. (PEPASA)
Sellers
Petronas Carigali Canada B.V., Petronas Carigali International E&P B.V.
Industry
Energy
Location
Neuque9n, Argentina
Transaction Type
Buyout

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