Energía Argentina S.A. launched public tender GPM No. 1/2025, which consists of expanding of the first section of the Perito Moreno gas pipeline (GPM) and providing operation and maintenance services. This initiative has been declared of public interest by the National Government.
The project aims to expand the transportation capacity of the Perito Moreno Gas Pipeline, which currently transports up to 26 million cubic meters of gas per day from Vaca Muerta (Neuquén) to the Province of Buenos Aires.
The planned works involve the installation of new additional compressor plants at various points along the pipeline route and the upgrade of existing facilities. This will allow for an additional 14 million cubic meters per day, enabling the Perito Moreno Gas Pipeline to reach its maximum operational transportation capacity of up to 40 million cubic meters per day.
Under this tender, Energía Argentina will formalize a transportation capacity reservation contract with the awarded contractor—who will be responsible for the Operation and Maintenance of the GPM—for 14 million cubic meters per day over a period of 15 years. Upon the conclusion of that term, the new facilities will revert to the National Government.
Additional information about the project, along with the tender specifications, can be found at the following link:
https://www.energia-argentina.com.ar/en/licitaciones/licitacion-publica-nacional-e-internacional-gpm-n-01-2025ejecucion-y-financiamiento-de-la-obra-deampliacion-del-tramo-i-del-gasoducto-perito-francisco-pascasio-moreno-gpm-y-la-prestacion-del/
General information about the tender:
SUBMISSION OF BIDS: On July 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Buenos Aires time, UTC/GMT-3), at Av. Del Libertador 1068, 3rd floor, office 301, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
OPENING OF BIDS: On July 7, 2025, starting at 11:30 a.m. (Buenos Aires time, UTC/GMT-3), at Av. Del Libertador 1068, 14th floor, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
BID MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE TO BE SUBMITTED: In the amount of FIVE MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS (USD 5,000,000), in accordance with Article 12 of the Bidding Terms and Conditions.
INQUIRIES: Must be sent via email to the following address: mesadeentrada@energia-argentina.com.ar, through a signed and letterheaded note, in accordance with Article 7 of the Bidding Terms and Conditions, and up to FIVE (5) business days before the bid submission deadline.
