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Santander, JPMorgan to Back $1 Billion TGS Vaca Muerta Financing

Created at 3 Jun · 8:00 PM3 sources↑ Market-relevant3 events
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Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA (TGS) will receive approximately $1 billion in financing for its operations in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation. Citigroup, Banco Santander SA, and JP Morgan are involved as lenders in the deal.

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Key Numbers

$1 billionfinancing package for TGS project

Who's Involved

Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA
Company receiving $1 billion financing package for Vaca Muerta operations
Citigroup
Lender involved in the financing package
Banco Santander SA
Lender involved in the financing package
JP Morgan
Lender involved in the financing package
Santander, JPMorgan to Back $1 Billion TGS Vaca Muerta Financing

↳ Why This Matters

This financing underscores the importance of Argentina's Vaca Muerta formation for energy production and highlights the role of major international banks in funding significant energy infrastructure projects.

Key facts

  • Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA (TGS) will receive approximately $1 billion in financing.
  • The financing is for operations in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation.
  • Citigroup, Banco Santander SA, and JP Morgan are involved as lenders.
  • The deal is valued at roughly $1 billion.

Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA (TGS) is set to receive a significant financing package amounting to approximately $1 billion for its operations in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation. Several major financial institutions are reportedly involved in arranging this deal. Among the lenders working on the finance package are Citigroup, Banco Santander SA, and JP Morgan. These institutions are collaborating on the roughly $1 billion deal, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Vaca Muerta formation is a key area for energy development in Argentina. The TGS Vaca Muerta project has secured a $1 billion bank finance package. This funding aims to support the expansion of TGS's natural gas transport capacity in Argentina.

Frequently asked questions

The Vaca Muerta formation is a large shale rock formation in Argentina, known for its significant reserves of oil and natural gas.

The main parties involved are Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA (TGS) as the recipient, and Citigroup, Banco Santander SA, and JP Morgan as the lenders.

The total value of the financing package is approximately $1 billion.

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How It Developed

3 Jun · 10:34 PM
TGS's Vaca Muerta project secured a $1 billion finance package to expand natural gas transport capacity.
Seeking Alpha via PiQSuite
3 Jun · 7:59 PM
Santander and JPMorgan are confirmed as lenders for TGS's $1 billion Vaca Muerta project financing.
Financial Post via PiQSuite
3 Jun · 7:32 PM
Santander, JPMorgan, and Citigroup are reportedly working on a $1 billion financing package for TGS's Vaca Muerta project in Argentina.
Bloomberg | Markets via PiQSuite

Sources

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Santander, JPMorgan to Back $1 Billion TGS Vaca Muerta Financingm.piqsuite.com
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Santander, JPMorgan to Back $1 Billion TGS Vaca Muerta Financingm.piqsuite.com
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TGS Vaca Muerta project backed by $1B bank finance package - Bloombergm.piqsuite.com

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