Mexico city: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her administration is actively seeking ways to enhance the country's energy independence and reduce its dependence on the United States for natural gas. During her daily press briefing, Sheinbaum highlighted Mexico's current reliance on affordable natural gas imports from the U.S., emphasizing the need for the country to shift towards greater energy self-sufficiency.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Sheinbaum acknowledged the challenges posed by existing import contracts with the U.S., some of which extend for up to 20 years. These commitments present obstacles to immediate changes in Mexico's energy strategy. Nevertheless, efforts are underway to explore viable alternatives. The state-owned entity, Petroleos Mexicanos, in collaboration with the Mexican Petroleum Institute, has established a working group tasked with identifying less environmentally harmful options to bolster national energy production.

Sheinbaum also emphasized that any significant policy shifts would require public consultation. As part of the ongoing exploration of alternative energy sources, studies are being conducted on the potential use of methane derived from landfills and biomass to diversify Mexico's energy production capabilities.