According to company plans and Mexican government announcements, the vast majority of 2021 natural gas projects will be spearheaded by the state, or at least the state will play some role in their development.

Mexico infra plan

Meanwhile, most of the major natural gas pipelines launched thanks to Mexico’s 2013-2014 energy reform are complete, but a few delayed projects should come online in 2021.

One of these is Grupo Carso’s 472 MMcf/d Samalayuca-Sásabe pipeline. The pipeline is in the testing phase and slated to enter service in the coming weeks. It will connect West Texas gas supply with the Sásabe area of northwestern Mexico.

Setbacks on Sempra Energy’s Guaymas-El Oro line will hold up some of this capacity, however. Company officials said recently talks with the government and the...