YPF has transitioned from recovery to exponential growth, driven by shale oil production in Vaca Muerta and aggressive cost reductions. YPF's extraction costs dropped 42% y/y to $8.8/boe in Q1 2026, with Vaca Muerta blocks achieving $4.0/boe, matching global leaders. The VMOS export pipeline, launching January 2027, will enable YPF to sell a greater share of output at international prices, materially improving margins.