Latinvex | Latin America Energy: Strong Outlook

The current geopolitical environment may favor investment in Argentine oil and gas as the European Union (EU) and Asia try to diversify their sources of supply, Willkie’s Anna Martini and Jorge Kamine say. Here the Vaca Muerta shale block. (Photo: Argentine Government)

Anna Martini and Jorge Kamine, Willkie. (Latinvex collage)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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Latin America Energy: Strong Outlook

Middle East conflict will likely encourage more investment in Latin American oil and gas production.

BY JOACHIM BAMRUD

What is general energy outlook in Latin America this year? What energy sectors will drive growth in the region? Which Latin American country markets do you expect to drive energy growth this year? And what are the key challenges facing the energy sector this year?

Latinvex asked two experts:

Anna Martini, partner and head of the Latin America practice at Willkie
Jorge Kamine, partner and member of Willkie’s Project Finance & Investment Practice Group.

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Keywords: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Energy, Mexico, Middle East War, Oil and Gas, Peru, Power, Renewables, Willkie

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