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.