Marcelo Mindlin's company, Petrolera Pampa, was reported in late May 2018 to have signed a contract for the 120 sq km Las Tacanas Norte Block, Neuquen Basin. The company was awarded the license in November 2017 after the Neuquen V Ronda bid. Petrolera Pampa will invest US$ 207 million and the 4 year contract plan calls for the drilling of eight wells to the Vaca Muerta Shale. The project also includes seismic registration, geophysical and geochemical works. The total commitment is 41,414 WU. The block is next to the El Mangrullo license, also operated by Petrolera Pampa.
Marcelo Mindlin's company, Petrolera Pampa, was reported in late May 2018 to have signed a contract for the 120 sq km Las Tacanas Norte Block, Neuquen Basin. The company was awarded the license in November 2017 after the Neuquen V Ronda bid. Petrolera Pampa will invest US$ 207 million and the 4 year contract plan calls for the drilling of eight wells to the Vaca Muerta Shale. The project also includes seismic registration, geophysical and geochemical works. The total commitment is 41,414 WU. The block is next to the El Mangrullo license, also operated by Petrolera Pampa.