Among other issues, AMLO’s government will inherit a critical situation regarding oil theft, which reached historical levels during Peña Nieto’s government. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Security summary.
Pemex reported the number of clandestine taps in its pipelines during July and the cumulative figure during this year. This problem decreased compared to the first months of 2018, but it is still at high levels, affecting Pemex finances and operations.
AMLO’s refinery plan has been questioned by experts for different technical reasons, but it seems like security might be a problem, too. More in our periodic HCM Security summary.
During his visit to Guanajuato, the president-elect spoke about his oil-theft concerns and sent a clear message to the NOC’s directors. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Security summary.
Mexico opened its doors to private investment thanks to Energy Reform and this process has generated high expectations. However, insecurity and violence are a headache for new players in the market.
The Attorney General’s Office (PGR) said that it is currently investigating those involved in oil theft, and that groups related to this crime have already been identified. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Security summary.
Juan Miguel Alcántara, former Executive Secretary of the National Public Security System, blamed Pemex’s former CEO, Emilio Lozoya, for the increase in fuel theft at the NOC. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Security summary.
The company decided to improve its security scheme, after reporting that oil theft had reached historical levels. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Security summary.
According to data from Mexico’s Superior Audit Office (ASF), the cost of repairing pipelines damaged by fuel theft have skyrocketed to historical levels. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Security summary.
A photo that went viral in social media shows that ‘huachicoleros’ (people dedicated to oil theft) have their own retail point, where they sell fuel stolen from Pemex. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Security summary.
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