Private industry participation in Mexico's national oil production is limited to just 9%, according to a report by expansion.mx.
Pemex figures show that national production averaged 1,635,000 barrels per day in 2025. In contrast, production from private companies barely reaches 140,000 barrels per day.
The president of the Mexican Association of Hydrocarbon Companies (Amexhi) is calling for the industry's coming years to focus on adaptation and growth. He maintains that building the future of energy requires collaboration between companies, authorities, and experts.
Global competition for investment
Currently, energy security is a global priority that forces nations to compete for capital. The world is facing a scenario where halting production is easier than increasing it, leading to market imbalances.
“That is why this is not the time to look backward, but rather the time to adjust our course,” noted De la Fuente, head of Amexhi.
At least 14 countries currently have open oil bidding rounds competing for the same financial resources. Mexico holds a strategic opportunity due to its location, talent, and Pemex's capacity to act as an engine for development, according to the expansion.mx report.
The Zama and Trión fields serve as examples of collaboration between the private sector and the state-owned oil company. These projects represent investments exceeding $20 billion, with at least 50% of the funding coming from private capital.
