Two Workers Killed in YPF Vaca Muerta Accident at Rincón del Mangrullo
Two workers died after a severe decompression at YPF's Rincón del Mangrullo gas plant in Vaca Muerta, the second serious safety scare in Argentina's flagship shale basin this month. The post Two Workers Killed in YPF Vaca Muerta Accident at Rincón del Mangrullo appeared first on The Rio Times .
Two workers lost their lives in a tragic accident at a YPF shale gas facility in Argentina's Vaca Muerta region. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, at the Rincón del Mangrullo block near Añelo in Neuquén province. The cause of the tragedy was a severe decompression inside a gas separation plant, resulting from a high-pressure gas line failure, according to Argentine media reports.
Emergency crews and medical personnel responded to the scene, with one worker dying on the spot and the other being airlifted for urgent medical treatment. Both victims were supervisors at the plant. YPF, the state-controlled energy company responsible for the facility, confirmed the fatalities and initiated its emergency response protocols.
As the investigation unfolds, provincial authorities and labor unions are set to review the circumstances surrounding the incident, which has reignited concerns about safety measures in Argentina's growing shale gas sector.
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