🛢️ ¿México es autosuficiente en diésel? 🤔 Los otros datos de Pemex
·6 min
This episode examines Mexico's diesel production claims versus reality. President Claudia Sheinbaum asserts the country is self-sufficient and even surplus in diesel. The host introduces the contradiction by citing official data analysis. Daily diesel demand ranges between 300,000 and 400,000 barrels depending on economic needs. Óscar Ocampo from the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness explains that self-sufficiency means producing all domestic demand, which isn't true for Mexico. Diesel imports decreased by 63% compared to last year but remain necessary. Private companies like Valero and ExxonMobil also import diesel unreported in public data. U.S. Energy Information Administration data shows Mexico imported 186,000 barrels daily in January. The Olmeca refinery in Dos Bocas, Tabasco, began operations and produced 83,190 barrels daily in February. This refinery is the largest producer in Mexico's National Refinery System. Beyond production volume, Mexican diesel faces a quality challenge regarding ultra-low sulfur diesel standards. The norm requires exclusive production of ultra-low sulfur diesel to reduce emissions. Salina Cruz refinery produces no ultra-low sulfur diesel, while others do so partially. Pemex has received several extensions to comply with this environmental regulation. No sanctions have been imposed on Pemex for non-compliance. The episode concludes with information credited to Diana Gante.
