Argentina ratifies agreement to provide Chile with natural gas

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SANTIAGO. -  Chile and Argentina have reached important agreements that will guarantee the supply of natural gas to our country, thanks to the work of the Binational Commission on energy resources. 

According to a report from the National Energy Commission (CNE) the two groups, led by Chile’s Minister of Energy, Marcelo Tokman, and Argentina’s Minister of Planning, Julio de Vido, have agreed upon two aspects that are very important for Chile.

The first item was a pact guaranteeing the supply of natural gas for commercial and residential use. The Argentine government has confirmed its decision to provide enough natural gas so that residential and commercial supply in Chile is not affected, especially during the winter months.  

An agreement was also reached to allocate additional natural gas for seasons other than winter.  Until approximately May, Argentina will send additional amounts of natural gas through the GasAndes duct, as well as to the northern and southern parts of the country.  The policy will be reinstated once the winter is over.