Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A.

Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A.
Published Oct 18, 2024
11 pages (4233 words) — Published Oct 18, 2024
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Abstract:

Overview Key strengths Key risks Low leverage, with expected debt to EBITDA of 1.0x-1.5x for the next few years. Limited access to foreign currency given policy controls in Argentina (CCC/Stable/C). Some business diversification, as the company generates most revenue from the unregulated, dollar-denominated, natural gas liquids (NGL) segment. Unsupportive and volatile regulatory framework, given 30% of revenue comes from the regulated natural gas transportation business, which has discretionary tariff adjustments. The new administration has gradually eased restrictions on accessing and transferring funds abroad, particularly for debt repayment and imports. However, we believe Argentina's external position remains fragile. Restrictions could tighten again, including additional central bank regulations, forcing Argentine entities to unilaterally push forward payments in foreign currency debt (see ?

  
Brief Excerpt:

...Argentina's transfer and convertibility (T&C) risks continue to limit the ratings on Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A. (TGS). The new administration has gradually eased restrictions on accessing and transferring funds abroad, particularly for debt repayment and imports. However, we believe Argentina's external position remains fragile. Restrictions could tighten again, including additional central bank regulations, forcing Argentine entities to unilaterally push forward payments in foreign currency debt (see "Argentina '###/C' Global Scale And 'raB+' National Scale Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Remains Stable," Aug. 8, 2024.) We expect a robust EBITDA generation of around $475 million-$525 million in 2024 and 2025, positively influenced by the latest tariff adjustments. On March 27, 2024, Argentina's energy...

  
Report Type:

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Ticker
TGSU2@AR
Issuer
GICS
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation (10102040)
Sector
Global Issuers, Structured Finance
Country
Region
Latin America
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A." Oct 18, 2024. Alacra Store. Nov 06, 2026. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Transportadora-de-Gas-del-Sur-S-A-3270135>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A. Oct 18, 2024. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved Nov 06, 2026 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Transportadora-de-Gas-del-Sur-S-A-3270135>
  
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