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Mexico Keeps Puerto Peñasco LNG Plan Alive as Officials Probe Pipeline Needs and Vaquita Safeguards

The project remains under review to ensure protections for the vaquita before a decision.

Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said the Sahuaro Energía liquefaction project is not cancelled and has no identified irregularities.
  • Sheinbaum said the plan is under evaluation and currently paused pending confirmation of natural gas availability.
  • SEMARNAT, led by Alicia Bárcena, is rechecking ship traffic volumes and routes to prevent harm to biodiversity, including the vaquita marina.
  • The Energy Ministry is assessing whether existing pipelines suffice or if an additional gas line would be needed to supply the facility.
  • Sheinbaum noted the gas would primarily come from Texas and described the site as a potential export outlet for U.S. gas to Asian markets.