Within the framework of the III Energy Week, an event organized by OLADE (Latin American Energy Organization), ARPEL co-organized with the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM) the Panel entitled "Good environmental and social practices in hydrocarbon exploration and production."

The activity, held on December 11, was attended by Arianna Spinelli, of MIEM, Marta Jara, President of ANCAP, who spoke on "The experience of hydrocarbon exploration in Uruguay,” Martín Kaindl, Director of Institutional Relations and Administration of the Argentine Institute of Oil and Gas (IAPG), who spoke on "The importance of communication in the development of unconventional resources," and Sandra Martínez of Pluspetrol, Chairperson of ARPEL Social Responsibility Committee, who addressed the "Social and environmental aspects for the sustainable exploitation of hydrocarbons."

Rosario Lucas of the Ministry of Housing, Land Use Planning and Environment, and Miguel Moyano, Upstream Director of ARPEL, participated as commentators.

In addition, Alicia Torres, Environmental Adviser of the National Directorate of Energy of MIEM, participated as moderator of the panel.

Montevideo hosted the third edition of the Energy Week, an event that brings together the highest authorities of the energy sector who represent the governments of the 27 OLADE member countries.