14/07/2026 04:14 - Economia
According to a report by Infobae on July 13, 2026, YPF Energia Electrica S.A., commercially known as YPF Luz, would have taken a fundamental step for the national economy by initiating procedures to trade on Wall Street independently from its parent company, YPF.
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange (Wall Street) means the company would offer its shares to global investors. YPF Luz would do this under the ticker symbol YLUZ. In this operation, Class B ordinary shares would be offered through ADS (American Depositary Shares), a certificate representing shares of a foreign company that facilitates trading in the U.S. Each ADS would represent 10 Class B shares.
The growth of YPF Luz over its 12-year trajectory appears highly promising. According to its financial reports:
YPF Luz currently generates 10% of the electric power for all of Argentina. With operations in 8 provinces and 17 assets, it has an installed capacity of 3.4 GW (Gigawatts). Its portfolio combines thermal energy (2,740 MW) and renewable energy (1,024 MW), taking advantage of optimal wind and solar conditions.
The company is also building its first BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) project, which would add 90 MW, raising total capacity to 3,854 MW upon completion.
The company anticipates a highly positive scenario following the implementation of Resolution No. 400/2025 since November 2025, which promotes free contracting and reduces state intervention in the Wholesale Electric Market. This would open doors to supply emerging sectors with great potential, such as mining, oil and gas development, data centers, and electric mobility, consolidating Argentina as a sustainable energy development hub attractive to investments.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
