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Andrew Baker

Andrew joined NGI in 2018 to support coverage of Mexico’s newly liberalized oil and gas sector, and his role has since expanded to include the rest of North America. Before joining NGI, Andrew covered Latin America’s hydrocarbon and electric power industries from 2014 to 2018 for Business News Americas in Santiago, Chile. He speaks fluent Spanish, and holds a B.A. in journalism and mass communications from the University of Minnesota.

Adviser Contradicts Mexico’s President-Elect on Unconventional Natural Gas Development

Adviser Contradicts Mexico’s President-Elect on Unconventional Natural Gas Development

Mexico’s next government will prioritize natural gas production, transportation and storage projects, according to a top energy adviser of President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

September 25, 2018
Mexico E&P Bid Rounds, Farm-Outs Still on Table, Says López Obrador Adviser

Mexico E&P Bid Rounds, Farm-Outs Still on Table, Says López Obrador Adviser

The suspension of oil and gas bid rounds by Mexico’s next government will hopefully only last a few months, according to one of President-Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s (AMLO) top energy advisers.

September 21, 2018
Natural Gas a Priority Under AMLO, Adviser Says

Natural Gas a Priority Under AMLO, Adviser Says

Mexico’s next government will prioritize natural gas production, transportation and storage projects, according to a top energy adviser of President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

September 21, 2018
AMLO Adviser Endorses Mexico E&P Bid Rounds, Farm-Outs Under New Administration

AMLO Adviser Endorses Mexico E&P Bid Rounds, Farm-Outs Under New Administration

The suspension of oil and gas bid rounds by Mexico’s next government will hopefully only last a few months, according to one of President-Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s (AMLO) top energy advisers.

September 19, 2018
Corruption Still a Concern in Mexico Public, Private Sectors, Study Finds

Corruption Still a Concern in Mexico Public, Private Sectors, Study Finds

Corruption is becoming “normalized” in Mexican society, a trend driven in part by the energy sector, according to new research.

September 19, 2018

Mexico’s E&P Direction Uncertain on AMLO, Advisers’ Mixed Signals

Mexican President-Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his chief of staff are sending conflicting messages on energy policy, a recurring theme throughout the campaign that has continued since the former’s landslide July 1 election.

September 18, 2018
Mexico, Energy Sector Face Uphill Battle Against Corruption, Study Finds

Mexico, Energy Sector Face Uphill Battle Against Corruption, Study Finds

Corruption is becoming “normalized” in Mexican society, a trend driven in part by the energy sector, according to new research.

September 17, 2018
Analysts Say López Obrador’s Harsh Criticism Ignores Important Mexico Energy Reform Advances

Analysts Say López Obrador’s Harsh Criticism Ignores Important Mexico Energy Reform Advances

Mexican President-Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s criticism of the country’s 2013-14 energy reform overlooks major advances made under the legislative overhaul, according to experts.

September 14, 2018

López Obrador, Advisers Sending Mixed Signals on Energy Policy

Mexican President-Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his chief of staff are sending conflicting messages on energy policy, a recurring theme throughout the campaign that has continued since the former’s landslide July 1 election.

September 14, 2018
López Obrador Overlooking Important Energy Reform Advances, Experts Say

López Obrador Overlooking Important Energy Reform Advances, Experts Say

Mexican President-Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s criticism of the country’s 2013-14 energy reform overlooks major advances made under the legislative overhaul, according to experts.

September 12, 2018