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Economy Minister Expecting Huge Savings As Nation Starts Filling Gas Pipeline

ARGENTINA
  • Argentina started filling its new natural gas pipeline Tuesday, marking a big infrastructure feat and political victory that stands to save the country billions from energy imports amid a severe dollar shortage.
  • Economy Minister Sergio Massa, who oversaw the project’s final months and is seen as a potential presidential candidate in this year’s election, hailed the opening as a major savings opportunity. His ministry projects the pipeline will save Argentina $1.7 billion from gas imports this year and another $4 billion next year. (BBG)

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