Argentina · BusinessKey Facts —YPF Vaca Muerta Pilot YPF is seeking a permit to drill 12 horizontal wells in Vaca Muerta, a US$160 million pilot for Argentina LNG. —Pilot Investment The initial investment for the 12-well pilot is approximately US$160 million, with wells featuring 2,000-metre lateral branches and 33 fracture stages each. A satellite view of the Neuquén Basin, home to the Vaca Muerta shale. Ask Open the full Ask Rio Times →YPF Vaca Muerta Pilot Targets LNG SupplyArgentina’s state-run YPF is processing an environmental license application to drill 12 horizontal wells in the Meseta Buena Esperanza block within the Vaca Muerta shale formation in Neuquén province. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is YPF’s 12-well pilot in Vaca Muerta?