The Argentina-Texas Chamber of Commerce (ATCC) was scheduled to lead a mission of Argentine energy companies to Midland in October, aimed at understanding first-hand how Texan firms structure their operations and partnerships in the oil and gas industry. The initiative seeks to create bridges that will allow Argentine companies not only to apply best practices locally but also to build alliances that extend their businesses beyond the Permian Basin
The program was to officially begin on October 20 with the ATCC Seminar and Cocktail in Midland, a platform designed to connect Argentine entrepreneurs with Texan counterparts. The event will feature three high-level panels: “The Permian Blueprint: Building a Thriving Energy Ecosystem” with Tracee Bentley (Permian Strategic Partnership), Evan Thomas (Midland Chamber of Commerce), Energy Workforce and Technology Council, and Ruth Hughs (Kelly Hart and Hallman); “Vaca Muerta: Unlocking Value Across the Energy Chain”; and “Challenges and Opportunities of Building and Crossing the Bridge,” where leaders from both sides will explore future opportunities for collaboration.
From October 21 to 23, the agenda was to include technical visits to Midland-based operators and service companies, along with participation in the Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS 2025), the most relevant industry event worldwide for presenting innovative technologies. ATCC also was to host an institutional booth at PBIOS, giving Argentine participants visibility among Texan firms, including branding opportunities and access to space for private business meetings.
“Argentina today represents a concrete diversification opportunity for companies with exposure to the Permian Basin, which is already entering a relative maturity phase in certain plays,” said Ariel Masut, President of ATCC. “In the first stage of the mission held in Argentina, three priorities became clear: first, the need for macroeconomic and sectoral policies that provide stability and improve competitiveness; second, realistically addressing the bottlenecks that currently hinder operations; and third, a de-risking framework that enables international firms—already competing for capacity in the United States—to scale up in Argentina with a soft operational and financial landing.”
For his part, Ariel Bosio, Vice President of ATCC, added: “Argentina can become a hub of productive partnerships if we align rules, execution, and financing. That is why the mission to Texas is central: it allows us to deepen cooperation between the public and private sectors, share best practices, and enable partnerships that expand the supply of capital, services, and materials in the country. U.S. entrepreneurs are looking at Argentina with interest and are positioning themselves to develop it as they reduce risks and better understand the market.”
This Texan stage complements the first phase of Bridging Argentina and Texas, held in Buenos Aires on September 6, 2025, where Texan entrepreneurs met with Argentine authorities to discuss competitiveness and investment opportunities. With that groundwork in place, the spotlight now shifts to Texas as the platform where Argentine firms can learn, connect, and forge partnerships that go beyond the Permian and into new markets.
The Argentine Delegation gathered in September in anticipation of their visit to the Permian Basin.
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