Large reserves of shale oil and gas were found near Neuquen, Argentina (3rd largest reserves in the world of their type). Shortly after, the US installed an ove

Large reserves of shale oil and gas were found near Neuquen, Argentina (3rd largest reserves in the world of their type). Shortly after, the US installed an overseas base near that location. Around the same time they put a base near the Guarani Aquifer, one of the largest freshwater reserves in the world. The situation reminds me of the game Spore.