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Open Innovation at YPF
Innovación Abierta en YPF

YPF is the leading integrated energy producer in Argentina
YPF es la compañía energética integrada líder en Argentina.

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🌐 This page is presented in both English and Spanish. Esta página se presenta en inglés y español.

YPF is the largest shale operator in Vaca Muerta and the leading integrated energy producer in Argentina.

We have a strong presence across the entire energy value chain from hydrocarbon production, transportation, and refining to operating the country’s largest network of gas stations. YPF leads the strategic projects that will position Argentina as a global energy exporter.

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Somos el mayor operador shale de Vaca Muerta y el mayor productor integrado de energía de la Argentina.

Con presencia en toda la cadena de valor desde la producción de hidrocarburos, transporte y refinación hasta la operación de red de estaciones más amplia del país. Lideramos los proyectos que convertirán al país en un exportador de energía.

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¿Te interesa colaborar con YPF en futuros desafíos? Registrate para recibir novedades y ser de los primeros en conocer nuestros próximos retos de innovación.

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What Challenge will you solve today?

Our Mission

Our mission is to lead Argentina’s oil and gas value chain by leveraging our vast unconventional hydrocarbon resources and our unparalleled refining, logistics, and marketing capabilities. Beyond hydrocarbons, our portfolio includes electricity generation and renewable energy, as well as initiatives focused on the development of new energies, all driven by a strong commitment to innovation.

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Lideramos la cadena de valor de petróleo y gas en Argentina: contamos con vastos recursos de hidrocarburos no convencionales y tenemos la mayor capacidad de refinación, logística y comercialización. Nuestra cartera abarca, además, negocios en generación de electricidad y renovables y áreas dedicadas al desarrollo de nuevas energías, con foco en la innovación.

The Role of Innovation

Innovation is a central pillar of YPF’s transformation and long-term strategy. We focus on generating ideas with tangible impact, continuously improving operational efficiency, and ensuring that every initiative is aligned with our corporate strategy. Through innovation, we create sustainable value and actively contribute to Argentina’s energy future.

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La innovación es el motor clave para la transformación de YPF. Buscamos generar ideas con impacto real, mejorar continuamente la operación y alinear cada iniciativa con la estrategia corporativa para generar valor y contribuir al desarrollo energético de la Argentina.

How Solvers Contribute

Solvers play a key role by bringing external expertise and proven solutions from across the global innovation ecosystem. Their contributions allow us to efficiently identify and implement industry-validated approaches, while also partnering with world-class innovators to explore new alternatives for challenges that do not yet have a defined solution.

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Los Solvers colaboran en identificar e implementar soluciones ya validadas en la industria de forma eficiente, y nos permite aliarnos con los mejores del mundo para explorar alternativas para aquellos desafíos que aún no tienen una solución definida.

Official Website

Learn more about YPF, our projects and latest updates on our official website.

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Conocé más sobre YPF, nuestros proyectos y últimas novedades en nuestra web oficial.

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Official LinkedIn

Explore our value proposition and connect with us on LinkedIn.

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Explorá nuestra propuesta de valor y conectá con nosotros en LinkedIn.

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Sustainability Reports

Learn about our commitment to sustainability and environmental, social, and economic performance.

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Conocé nuestro compromiso con la sustentabilidad y el desempeño ambiental, social y económico.

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Investor Center

Access financial information, results, and presentations.

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Accedé a información financiera, resultados y presentaciones.

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Industry

Petroleum and natural gas

Headquarters

Buenos Aires

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