Hydrocarbons Director, Mendoza Province

Lucas Erio, Director of Hydrocarbons at the Government of Mendoza, is an industrial engineer graduated from the National University of Cuyo and holds an MBA from UBI Business School in Brussels, Belgium. With a strong background in energy project management, he has played a key role in the planning and oversight of strategic initiatives within the hydrocarbons sector. Before assuming his current position, Lucas served as Project Manager at the Directorate of Hydrocarbons within the Ministry of Energy and Environment, where he led infrastructure and energy optimisation projects for two years. His experience in quality management, production supervision, and project management at Finca Flichman provided him with a multidisciplinary approach to resource and industrial process administration. Beyond his work in the public and private sectors, Lucas is passionate about education and the development of future professionals. He currently serves as Head of Practical Work for the Industries and Services I & II courses at the Faculty of Engineering, National University of Cuyo. His commitment to academic excellence is further reflected in his participation in international courses and seminars on project evaluation and innovation in the United States and Spain. Recognised as a leading figure in the industry, Lucas was a speaker at the 2024 Investment & Business Forum in Mendoza, where he presented key strategies for sustainable development and investment attraction in the energy sector. His combination of strategic vision, technical leadership, and management expertise positions him as a key driver in transforming Mendoza’s hydrocarbons industry and fostering new opportunities in the region.