Fracking Finesse: A Tale of Two Basins Mexico's plans to boost internal gas production and reduce its reliance on US imports are being met with caution and pragmatism.
The government commissioned report recommends against fracking in the southern Tampico Misantla basin, citing concerns over freshwater aquifers and indigenous opposition.
The country's domestic gas production has stagnated at around 2 billion cubic feet per day for years, a far cry from its target of 4 bcfd by 2030.