Reuters: Sheinbaum weighing pilot fracking projects in Coahuila, Tamaulipas
Pilot fracking projects could begin in northern Mexico as soon as next month, according to a person with knowledge of government discussions who spoke to the Reuters news agency. The post Reuters: Sheinbaum weighing pilot fracking projects in Coahuila, Tamaulipas appeared first on Mexico News Daily
President Claudia Sheinbaum is considering pilot fracking projects in the northern Mexican states of Coahuila and Tamaulipas, according to unnamed government sources who spoke with Reuters. Sheinbaum is evaluating the potential for these projects to boost domestic natural gas production and reduce reliance on U.S. imports, which currently account for about 75% of Mexico's gas needs.
If approved, state oil company Pemex could begin work on the first pilot projects as early as September, sources reported. However, launching fracking operations in Coahuila and Tamaulipas could present various challenges, including political opposition, security risks, and water scarcity issues.
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