Regulatory predictability in Mexico: the unsettling precedent of Juan Carlos Zepeda

Posted in: Featured, Juan Carlos Zepeda resigns, Mexico Energy Intelligence | December 20, 2018 at 6:41 pm
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(MEI Report 883 — Houston, Dec. 17, 2018)

This report provides an overview of accomplishments and setbacks that Mexico’s upstream regulator (CNH) experienced under Mr. Zepeda’s leadership. We consider the elements in play that could have led to a decision to continue in office until the end of his statutory term (April 30, 2019) or resign (as was requested of the president-commissioners both of CNH and CRE).

Annex A is a letter of appreciation of an English proficiency workshop held in CNH in 2012. Annex B is a translation of Mr. Zepeda’s farewell letter addressed to public opinion. Fortunately, CRE leadership remains unchanged.

The report draws on discussions in Mexico City during the period Nov. 30-Dec.8 with industry stakeholders and observers. It also draws on 10 years of reporting on the institutional development of the National Hydrocarbons Commission.

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Juan Carlos Zepeda Molina
Edgar Rangel
Rocio Nahle
Andrés Manuel López Obrador
Comisión Nacional de Hidrocarburos
Comisión Reguladora de Energía

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