The Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS) announced that the country’s first biorefinery is ready to start operations. This plant will help boost different sectors and create cooperation between academia, society and investors.
Pedro Joaquín Coldwell, Energy Secretary, participated in the 2017 Mexican Petroleum Congress in Puebla. He referred to Mexican shale potential and the government’s plans to leverage this.
Even though the Environmental Defense Fund(EDF) and the Mexican Association for Sustainable Mobility have different points of view when it comes to Mexico’s options to reduce its methane gas emissions to the atmosphere, they both agree that something must be done. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco Summary.
With US$3B, Luis Fernando Betancourt works to reduce gas emissions sent to the atmosphere by Pemex.
Representatives of the 13 countries of the Operational Network for Regional Cooperation of Maritime Authorities of the Americas (Rocram) participated in a workshop about the implementation of anti-pollution treaties.
Even though oil theft and the oil spills they cause remains a concern in Mexico, initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are also being evaluated by the authorities. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco Summary.
According to experts, during its energy transition Mexico must take care of aspects such as public investment and energy security, because these are necessary steps to ensure clean and efficient energy.
The environmental regulator entity issued guidelines for the use of fracking technology in Mexico, and promised strict controls to avoid contamination and tremors.
Pipeline thefts in Mexico have caused large amounts of contamination and environmental authorities are suing Pemex to for compensatory damages. The firm seeks to avoid this.
Current regulation does not encourage the development of alternative energies, said some environmentalists. The Energy Reform blocks alternative energies, according to Milenio.
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