Pursuant to Article 52 of the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and Nationals of Other States (“ICSID Convention”), and Rule 50 of the Rules of Procedure for Arbitration Proceedings (“Arbitration Rules”), Respondent, the Argentine Republic (“Argentina”), respectfully submits this Application for Annulment of the Award issued in the matter CMS Gas Transmission Company c. República Argentina (Case No. ARB/01/8).