Gonzalo Nowotny joined Tecpetrol as a Supply Chain intern in Buenos Aires in early 2025. Today, as a Pad Operations Engineer in the Neuquén Basin, he is part of the team keeping Vaca Muerta running and works closely with suppliers from the ProPymes network. His story is one of rapid growth, jumping from the office to the field.

The renovation of Rincón de los Sauces’ local movie theater, including a new screen donated by Tecpetrol, offers a good opportunity to look at the company’s broader community strategy: a long-term approach that combines investment in infrastructure with STEM programs designed to support the region’s growth.

Tecpetrol’s unconventional oil development project was approved under Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI), representing a total investment of US$6.4 billion.

Over four weeks, 21 Tecpetrol Young Professionals got the chance to take an inside look at the energy business. From complex technical simulations to hands-on experience at Fortín de Piedra and Los Bastos, the first TUIC of 2026 helped participants apply what they had learned, acquire a more holistic view of the industry and build relationships that are sure to continue long after the program ends.

As Vaca Muerta continues to grow, the energy industry needs young professionals ready to get involved from day one. Verónica Zárate, Operational Planning Specialist, talks about the opportunities and challenges involved in building a high-impact career in the energy industry.

Belén Doce and Victoria Cadario, geologists with Tecpetrol’s Exploration and Development Vice Presidency, share the technical challenges and unique experiences of working at 4,000 meters above sea level.

A Tecpetrol geosciences team received the international Best of Paper 2025 award for developing a new methodology that provides deeper insight into unconventional reservoirs.

With support from Tecpetrol, the team of aspiring engineers became the first Latin American representatives to take home the competition’s top international prize. “We back young talent and give it room to grow,” says Felipe Harriague, Tecpetrol’s Talent Attraction Manager.

In Ecuador's Amazon region, Nathalia and Jahir are working hard to build brighter futures through education. Thanks to the Roberto Rocca Secondary School Scholarships awarded by Tecpetrol, they are among 39 students receiving support to continue their studies and pursue their ambitions.