It was reported by the Neuquén government. The province is processing 102 searches (search for mines) that will reduce costs and create jobs.
Neuquén took a new step in the exploration of siliceous sands, a key resource for the hydrocarbon industry. The Provincial Mining Directorate reported this Friday that It is processing 102 searches (mine searches) covering an approximate area of 438,000 hectares.
This action has an impact on the work being done in Vaca Muerta. As explained by the provincial director of Mining Carlos Portilla, “These (siliceous) sands are used for hydraulic fractures in the Vaca Muerta formation”.
They are considered “areas of proximity”, and will allow a reduction in costs, Portilla highlighted. In particular, it will result in a reduction in the cost of freight “which currently has a very strong impact in the case of those sands that come from the provinces of Entre Ríos and Río Negro,” the official noted.
Aspro compressors Vaca Muerta
According to the government of Neuquén, Authorizations were issued for the transportation of 6,750 tons of sand of the 29,515 hectares of mines that are accounted for in a more advanced stage of consolidation. These sands are intended for industrial processes in washing, attrition, classification and drying plants and for laboratory testing.
The companies involved have provided preliminary results that have given good results. Reports indicate that The extracted sands meet encouraging technical parameters.
Job creation and sustainable development
Director Carlos Portilla was very optimistic about the progress in his area. Not only did the reduction of costs stand out, but also the creation of new jobs. “Another positive impact that we can list is the creation of jobs direct and indirect, linked to the sands,” he stated.
The government of Neuquen celebrated the announcement. In an official message, he stated that the province, “reaffirms its commitment to sustainable developmentpromoting responsible practices in the production of strategic resources for the energy industry and positioning itself as a key player in innovation and growth of the hydrocarbon sector.”
Source: Ambito
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