Experts from Mexico’s energy industry told NGI’s Mexico GPI that they feel optimistic 2024 will bring positive developments to the natural gas sector following several difficult years of uncertainty and unforeseen policy changes.

In conversations and exchanges with nine Mexico energy industry experts and leaders in December, the majority expressed cautious or moderate optimism for the new year, while all say they are hopeful that a new president in 2024 will introduce policy shifts to fortify the natural gas sector and prepare the country to welcome the increased demand expected as a result of nearshoring.

“I feel more optimistic given that in the relocation of companies to Mexico, access to natural gas is one of the key elements when...