US Envoy Flags Vaca Muerta Espionage Risk From Chinese Tech
US Ambassador Peter Lamelas warned of a Vaca Muerta espionage risk from Chinese technology, naming six firms. The basin drives record oil output and exports. The post US Envoy Flags Vaca Muerta Espionage Risk From Chinese Tech appeared first on The Rio Times .
The US ambassador to Argentina, Peter Lamelas, has expressed concerns over potential espionage risks posed by Chinese technology in the country's key shale oil and gas field, Vaca Muerta. This warning comes as the region experiences record oil output and is projected to generate US$17 billion in exports in 2026. The ambassador highlighted six Chinese companies, including Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, Hytera, Dahua, and DJI, as high-risk entities due to their ties to Beijing's intelligence services.
He explained that Chinese law mandates suppliers to assist the government's intelligence agencies, creating a risk to data security and foreign investment in the basin. While this warning is not a confirmed finding, it represents a significant assessment of the potential threats to Argentina's energy ambitions and its strategic interests.
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