Texas Railroad Commission technical staff meets with Pemex representatives

A delegation from Mexico's national oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) consisting of officials in the multiple service contract (MSC) division met recently with technical staff at the Texas Railroad Commission.

Sept. 8, 2004

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By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Sept. 8 -- A delegation from Mexico's national oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) consisting of officials in the multiple service contract (MSC) division met recently with technical staff at the Texas Railroad Commission.

The discussion in Austin was geared to inform Pemex officials about the various rules, regulations, and policies that govern the Texas oil and gas industry.

"It was an honor to have the opportunity to host these federal energy officials of Mexico and arrange their visit with our technical staff," said Railroad Commissioner Charles Matthews. "It is a great time for US and Mexican energy regulators and companies to come together to help build the infrastructure that both growing economies greatly need."

Pemex currently is conducting the second round of its MSC bidding process (OGJ Online, July 2, 2004). MSCs are intended to help Pemex boost its natural gas production from the Burgos basin directly across from the Texas border (OGJ Online, Apr. 23, 2004.)

Matthews said, "These discussions opened the door for ongoing conversation between the Mexican and Texas oil and gas industries. I believe it is beneficial for both countries to develop ways to facilitate energy projects and production in both countries to help provide consumers and businesses on both sides of the border with competitive electric and gas rates."

He has worked with Mexican federal energy officials regarding crossborder natural gas pipelines and various energy projects since 1997.