Argentine independent oil and gas holding company founded in 1948 by the Bulgheroni family and headquartered in Buenos Aires. Since 2010, 50% owned by CNOOC. Focuses on exploration, production, refining, and marketing of petroleum, natural gas, and related products, primarily in Argentina with international operations.
Also known as Bridas Corp and Bridas Energy Holdings.
Creates Argentina's largest privately owned integrated oil & gas company by combining upstream and downstream assets in a cash-free 50:50 tie-up; completion expected early 2018.