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How Brazil Outpaced Mexico in Capturing Oil Economic Rent
By Luis Miguel Labardini - Wed, 07/22/2026 - 07:30
Brazil's royalty-focused model outperforms Mexico's rigid state monopoly in capturing critical subsoil oil economic rent, writes Luis Labardini.
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PEMEX Rebrands Gasolinas Bienestar
By Perla Velasco - Wed, 05/06/2026 - 09:17
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Mexico's Shale Gas Shift: Sheinbaum Eyes Energy Independence
By Luis Miguel Labardini - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 06:00
President Sheinbaum has opened the door to shale gas to reduce Mexico’s natural gas import dependency. Luis Labardini explains the significance.
Why the Acquisition of Fieldwood Is Big News in Mexico
By Luis Miguel Labardini - Wed, 02/11/2026 - 06:00
Luis Miguel Labardini looks at Grupo Carso's acquisition of Fieldwood and the shift toward private participation in Mexico's oil and gas sector.
PEMEX and Petrobras: A Stark Contrast
By Luis Miguel Labardini - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 07:30
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PEMEX and Petrobras: Two Different Sides of the Financial Coin
By Luis Miguel Labardini - Tue, 06/25/2024 - 14:00
The difference in liabilities and equity between PEMEX and Petrobras is stark – and a result of financing strategies, writes Luis Miguel Labardini.
PEMEX’s Financial Outlook for 2023
By Luis Miguel Labardini - Mon, 05/29/2023 - 10:20
PEMEX must take advantage of its strength in exploration and production and rethink its burdensome downstream strategy, writes Luis Miguel Labardini.
PEMEX: The Case for an IPO
By Luis Miguel Labardini - Fri, 01/20/2023 - 09:00
There are many countries with NOCs that proceeded with an IPO for the NOC to reach its maximum potential, writes Luis Miguel Labardini.
Two Critical Mexican Port Projects
By Luis Miguel Labardini - Tue, 09/13/2022 - 12:00
The Manzanillo and Alvarado projects are two examples of the opportunities available for port infrastructure investment, writes Luis Miguel Labardini
The Need for Financing, Investment Banking in Oil Field Services
By Luis Miguel Labardini - Mon, 06/13/2022 - 15:00
Oil field services are highly attractive and should provide long-term reliable and sound returns if properly financed, writes Luis Miguel Labardini.
The State of the Mexican Oil Field Service Industry in 2022
By Luis Miguel Labardini - Fri, 02/04/2022 - 09:17
If exchanges between PEMEX and the oil field services industry can enhance communication and collaboration, it would benefit the entire industry.