# Caputo seeks to connect local suppliers to RIGI-backed energy investments

> Argentina's economy aims to boost exports through hydrocarbons sector events under RIGI.
- Title: Caputo seeks to connect local suppliers to RIGI-backed energy…
- Summary: Argentina's economy aims to boost exports through hydrocarbons sector events under RIGI.
- Keywords: rigi, hydrocarbons, energy investments, argentina, eclac, milei, economic recession, supplier companies, Buenos Aires Herald
- Source: Buenos Aires Herald — https://buenosairesherald.com/business/caputo-seeks-to-connect-local-suppliers-to-rigi-backed-energy-investments
- Author: Juan Marcos Pollio
- Published: 2026-11-05T20:51:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rigi, hydrocarbons, energy investments, argentina, eclac, milei, economic recession, supplier companies, news
## RIGI event for hydrocarbons
Argentina's Ministry of Economy confirmed a second business matchmaking event under RIGI focusing on hydrocarbons sector.
## First event in Rosario
Economy Minister Luis Caputo held first event in Rosario with over 2,500 local suppliers meeting companies.
## December 2 event in Buenos Aires
New event on Wednesday December 2 in Buenos Aires Province with President Milei attending.
## Trade surplus projections
Argentina's trade surplus reached record levels with exports projected to exceed us$100 billion by 2026.
## Key takeaway

Argentina's economy plans to link local suppliers with RIGI-backed energy investments to support exports amid economic challenges.