Pampa Energy Details Strong Q1 Oil & Gas Growth, Offset by Generation & Petrochemical Weakness

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Pampa Energy's Q1 2026 results show robust growth in its Oil and Gas segment, driven by a 504% increase in oil production, which significantly boosted overall profits despite weaker performance in the Generation and Petrochemicals segments.

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• Oil & Gas Profit Surge

  The Oil and Gas segment's profit increased by 314% to $105 million in Q1 2026, reversing a $49 million loss in Q1 2025, driven by a 69% revenue increase to $247 million.

• Massive Oil Production Growth

  Oil production in the Oil and Gas segment surged by 504% to 19.5 k bbl/day in Q1 2026, primarily due to the ramp-up at the Rincón de Aranda block.

• Generation Segment Profit Decline

  The Generation segment's profit attributable to owners decreased by 29% to $88 million, despite a 43% revenue increase, mainly due to higher costs and an unscheduled plant outage.

• Petrochemicals Segment Shifts to Loss

  The Petrochemicals segment recorded an $8 million loss in Q1 2026, a significant decline from a $42 million profit in Q1 2025, primarily due to lower prices and increased operating expenses.

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This 6-K provides the detailed Q1 2026 financial results, following earlier announcements of increased profits. The Oil and Gas segment was the primary driver of overall profit growth, with a significant increase in revenue and a swing from loss to substantial profit, fueled by a massive ramp-up in oil production. However, the Generation segment saw a profit decline due to higher costs and an outage, and the Petrochemicals segment shifted to a loss. This report offers critical insight into the performance drivers across the company's diverse operations.