The NeuquÃ©n authorities have reportedly granted PAE new unconventional exploitation rights over the former Madalena Energy CoirÃ³n Amargo Sur Este (CASE) block, 246 sq km. A shale oil pilot project calls for 8 wells over the next 4 years. CoirÃ³n Amargo Sur field came onstream shortly after discovery of o&g in 2011. PAE (op), partners Madalena Energy + GyP NeuquÃ©n.
Pan American Energy (55% op. Madalena Egy 35%, G&P Neuquen 10%) has been awarded explo rights to the Coiron Amarco Sur Este (CASE) license.