Christopher joined NGI as a Senior Editor for Mexico and Latin America in November, 2018. Prior to that, he was a Senior Editorial Manager at BNamericas in Santiago, Chile. Based out of Santiago, he has covered Latin American energy markets since 2009 as a reporter, editor and analyst. He has an MA in International Economic Policy from Columbia University and a BA in International Studies from Trinity College.
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Heatwave Driving Higher Prices, Mexico Natural Gas Pipeline Imports to Record Levels – Spotlight
Natural gas futures were up this week as summer heat blasted through parts of the southern United States and across swathes of Mexico. On Thursday, the July New York Mercantile natural gas futures contract rose 1.1 cents day/day and settled at $2.608/MMBtu. August rose 2.7 cents to $2.704. NGI’s Spot Gas U.S. National Avg. was…
June 22, 2023
Australian Energy Giant Gives Green Light to $7B Deepwater Oil, Gas Project Offshore Mexico
Australia’s largest oil and gas producer Woodside Energy Group Ltd. has made a final investment decision on the massive Trion development offshore Tamaulipas in northeastern Mexico. First production at the $7.2 billion deepwater project is expected in 2028, executives said. Regulatory approval and commitment from Mexican state firm Petróelos Mexicanos, aka Pemex, is expected at…
June 20, 2023
North American Natural Gas Futures Rise Amid Soaring Demand South of U.S. Border – Mexico Spotlight
North American natural gas futures rallied this week as hot weather reared its head and U.S. production slipped. Natural gas futures on Thursday climbed for a fourth consecutive session. The July New York Mercantile Exchange gas futures contract settled at $2.533/MMBtu, up 19.1 cents day/day. August was up 19.6 cents to $2.609. NGI’s U.S. Spot…
June 15, 2023
Mexico Said to Need Robust Energy Policies to Balance Growing Domestic Demand, LNG Exports
Mexico is at a pivotal moment as it gears up for an election next year amid a global rearrangement of supply chains. Ensuring reliable and affordable energy is key to the nation’s success and proposed LNG exports plans, but requires more progress, said participants at the Mexico Gas Summit in San Antonio, TX last week.…
June 15, 2023
MVP Natural Gas Pipeline Inches Closer to Completion with Reissued West Virginia Permit
Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC (MVP) developers got a boost with a new water permit that could help the long-delayed and contentious natural gas pipeline reach completion by the end of the year. West Virginia regulators last week said that after a thorough review, the project complied with state water quality requirements. The West Virginia Department…
June 15, 2023
Mexico Nearshoring Opportunity Includes Texas Natural Gas
Mexico is at a pivotal moment as it gears up for an election next year amid a global rearrangement of supply chains. Ensuring reliable and affordable energy is key to the nation’s success, said participants at the Mexico Gas Summit in San Antonio, TX last week. The country needs investment in its natural gas supply…
June 14, 2023
Texas Natural Gas Production Slipped in March Amid Low Prices
Texas natural gas production was down 77 Bcf year/year in March, according to preliminary data from the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC). Regulators said production was 896 Bcf in March, or about 29 Bcf/d, compared to 973 Bcf, or around 31 Bcf/d, in March of last year. Production in February was 853 Bcf, or around…
June 14, 2023
Mexico ‘Needs to Move Fast’ to Shore Up Energy Grid, Snag Nearshoring Opportunity
Mexico is at a pivotal moment as it gears up for an election next year amid a global rearrangement of supply chains. Ensuring reliable and affordable energy is key to the nation’s success, said participants at the Mexico Gas Summit in San Antonio, TX last week. The country needs investment in its natural gas supply…
June 12, 2023
Next Five Years ‘Going to be Very Good’ for Mexico Natural Gas Output, Says CNH Commissioner
Mexico’s natural gas production is poised to continue growing, according to one of the nation’s top energy authorities. Speaking at the Mexico Gas Summit in San Antonio, TX, on Tuesday, Comisión Nacional de Hidrocarburos (CNH) Commissioner Hector Moreria said the “the outlook for the sector is very positive.” Moreira said that private sector investment in…
June 6, 2023
North American Natural Gas Futures Still Lifeless; Baja California Seeks Supply Relief – Mexico Spotlight
North American natural gas futures were battered this week as markets continued to be flush with supply amid light demand. The July New York Mercantile Exchange gas futures contract dropped 10.8 cents day/day on Thursday and settled at $2.158/MMBtu. August lost 8.5 cents to $2.273. U.S. production topped 101 Bcf/d on Wednesday. Throughout May, it…
June 1, 2023