Introduction

Mexico must embark on a major E&P effort in the near future, not only to maintain its role as an exporter but also to confront its growing domestic oil and natural gas demand. It is almost certain that this effort will focus on the Gulf of Mexico, where other countries have already made important advances. This is the case in the neighboring US part of the Gulf of Mexico, due to energy security considerations and favorable factors for IOCs E&P activities. As for Mexico, PEMEX has published some data about "prospective resources" in this zone, that await financing and technology - which it ...