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- Pampa Energía S.A. (PAMP.BA) is a leading independent integrated energy company in Argentina that engages in electricity generation, transmission, oil and gas exploration and production, natural gas transportation, petrochemical manufacturing, and related services. The company generates power through thermal plants, hydroelectric facilities, and wind farms with an installed capacity of approximately 5,472 MW representing 13% of Argentina's total; co-controls Transener with a 26.3% indirect stake operating 86% of the high-voltage transmission grid spanning 22,396 km; explores and produces oil and gas primarily in Neuquén and Río Negro provinces with average output of 72,700 barrels of oil equivalent per day (96% gas) across 11 blocks and 674 wells; holds a 25.5% co-controlling interest in Transportadora de Gas del Sur (TGS) managing 9,248 km of gas pipelines and a natural gas liquids plant with 1 million tons annual capacity; and produces petrochemicals including styrene, styrene butadiene rubber, and polystyrene at two high-complexity plants in Bahía Blanca commanding 93-100% domestic market share. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Pampa Energía operates principally in Argentina with select international activities and lists on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange under PAMP and the NYSE via ADRs as PAM. Recent developments include the full commissioning of the PEPE 6 wind farm in November 2024 boosting renewable capacity; participation in the Vaca Muerta Sur project and FLNG natural gas liquefaction export initiative announced in December 2024 and November 2024 respectively; issuance of a 10-year 7.875% international bond in December 2024; acquisition of all shares in OCP Ecuador in August 2024; development of the 100% owned Rincón de Aranda shale oil block in Vaca Muerta during 2024; settlement of a tender offer repurchasing its 2027 notes and a concurrent US$410 million 7.95% notes offering due 2031 in September 2024; credit rating upgrades in January and February 2025; and organizational changes alongside extensions for hydroelectric concessions at HINISA and HIDISA in late 2024.