# Argentina Formalises US$3.2B Gas Export Plan

> Argentina's Economy Ministry approves two gas projects for US$3.24 billion in exports by 2030.
- Title: Argentina Formalises US$3.2B Gas Export Plan · The Rio Times
- Summary: Argentina's Economy Ministry approves two gas projects for US$3.24 billion in exports by 2030.
- Keywords: argentina, economy ministry, rigi, gas export, propane, butane, vaca muerta, tgs, midstream de gas del sur, procesadora de gas del sur, pipeline, construction
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/argentina-tgs-rigi-resolutions-gas-export-2026
- Author: Contributing Reporter
- Published: 2026-11-14T10:17:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: argentina, economy ministry, rigi, gas export, propane, butane, vaca muerta, tgs, midstream de gas del sur, procesadora de gas del sur, pipeline, construction
## Key Decision
Argentina's Economy Ministry formally admitted two gas-liquids projects to its RIGI incentive regime on Thursday 12 November 2026.
## Total Investment
The projects total about us$3.24 billion in eligible assets, split us$1.85 billion and us$1.39 billion.
## Project Details
MGS builds a 577 km pipeline and processing plant to send propane and butane abroad.
## Timeline
Construction began in May 2026, with start-up planned for Friday 1 February 2030.
## RIGI Regime
The RIGI provides long-term tax and legal stability for approved projects.
## Project Companies
Midstream de Gas del Sur (MGS) and Procesadora de Gas del Sur (PGS) apply for RIGI approval.
## Investment Schedule
MGS commits us$499 million in first year, us$607 million in second year.
## Market Impact
The plan ties part of Argentina's gas income to world propane and butane prices.
## Key takeaway

Argentina's Economy Ministry formally admits two gas projects to its RIGI incentive regime, totaling US$3.24 billion for propane and butane exports starting in 2030.