Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Uruguay Proposes Gas Pipeline Route from Argentina to Brazil
Imagine Argentina has a lot of natural gas, like a big treasure.
Uruguay wants to build a special pipe to carry this treasure to Brazil, which wants the gas.
The plan is to build a pipeline that goes through Uruguay, making it easier for Brazil to get the gas.
The government of Uruguay has been talking with Argentina and Brazil, and hope to begin construction by 2030.
This could help Uruguay use some of the gas for itself.
Other countries, like Paraguay, also want to build pipelines for the same reason, but Uruguay has some advantages, like being close to Brazil and being politically stable.
Uruguay plans to pitch a natural gas pipeline route to link Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale deposit with Brazil.
The Ministry submitted a report with a potential pipeline route to the President.
Uruguay's political stability and existing pipelines make it an attractive option.
Uruguay could use the gas to power its industry.
Paraguay is also vying for a pipeline deal.
- Who
- Uruguay's Industry and Energy Ministry
- What
- Proposes a natural gas pipeline route through Uruguay.
- When
- Negotiations aim to start construction by 2030.
- Where
- Uruguay, linking Argentina's Vaca Muerta to Brazil.
- Why
- To capitalize on Argentina's natural gas and benefit Uruguay.
- Proposed Project
- Natural gas pipeline from Vaca Muerta to Brazil through Uruguay
- Initiator
- Uruguayan Industry and Energy Ministry
- Potential Construction Start
- By 2030
- Key Stakeholders
- Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, potential investors
- Source of Gas
- Vaca Muerta shale deposit in Argentina