One-Page Deal Sheet
Vista Energy Acquires Equinor Non-Working Interest In Vaca Muera
Vista Energy Equinor
Announced Date
February 02,2026
Effective Date
July 01,2025
Transaction Type
Working Interest
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Vista Energy and its subsidiary Vista Energy Argentina SAU entered into a series of agreements to acquire Equinor's entire onshore position in Argentina's Vaca Muerta basin for total consideration of approximately $1.1 billion. The transaction includes Equinor's 30% non-operated interest in the YPF-operated Bandurria Sur block and its 50% non-operated interest in the YPF-operated Bajo del Toro block, together with related midstream capacity agreements.
The transaction is structured as Vista acquiring 100% of the share capital of Equinor Argentina S.A.U. — which holds Equinor's Bandurria Sur…
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