PRESS RELEASE
12 December 2019

Dino Barajas Pens Oil & Gas Journal Article On Mexican Energy Sector

AG
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Contributor

Akin is a law firm focused on providing extraordinary client service, a rewarding environment for our diverse workforce and exceptional legal representation irrespective of ability to pay. The deep transactional, litigation, regulatory and policy experience we bring to client engagements helps us craft innovative, effective solutions and strategies.
Oil & Gas Journal has published the article “Mexico’s energy needs: The AMLO era,” written by Akin Gump cross-border transactions partner Dino Barajas.
United States

Oil & Gas Journal has published the article "Mexico's energy needs: The AMLO era," written by Akin Gump cross-border transactions partner Dino Barajas. Barajas writes that the Mexican energy sector is at "an energy policy crossroads" and uses the article to examine the policies of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO).

Barajas writes that AMLO has rolled back many of the previous administration's energy reforms. He has also reestablished the federal government "as the primary architect of energy development within Mexico's boundaries" and cancelled many previously announced and badly needed infrastructure expansions. As a result, parts of the country have been plagued by natural gas transportation congestion.

The article predicts several new opportunities will arise during Mexico's "upcoming period of market realignment and regulatory uncertainty." Barajas suggests that developers align themselves with strong local partners "who can serve as anchor clients in key markets." He also offers some key considerations for successful ventures, such as "tax and corporate structuring considerations and dispute resolution mechanisms."

Finally, Barajas points out that some investors, as a result of the changes Mexico has seen, "are now able to purchase development rights to projects at extremely competitive prices." He concludes by noting that Mexico's near-term dependence on imported natural gas "will continue to inextricably tie both markets together as a necessary supplier and consumer."

PRESS RELEASE
12 December 2019

Dino Barajas Pens Oil & Gas Journal Article On Mexican Energy Sector

United States

Contributor

Akin is a law firm focused on providing extraordinary client service, a rewarding environment for our diverse workforce and exceptional legal representation irrespective of ability to pay. The deep transactional, litigation, regulatory and policy experience we bring to client engagements helps us craft innovative, effective solutions and strategies.

Mondaq uses cookies on this website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies as set out in our Privacy Policy.

Learn More