Mexican oil faces a quality crisis that has created tensions with United States refineries.
In recent weeks, several American companies have rejected Pemex crude shipments because they contain high levels of water and salt. This affects the refining processes and increases operational costs.
Refineries in Texas and Louisiana warn of risks
Since December 2024, refineries in Texas and Louisiana have notified Mexican authorities about this issue.
The contaminated oil can cause damage to refining infrastructure, reduce plant efficiency, and generate additional expenses in maintenance and product filtering.
The government of Claudia Sheinbaum has assured that Pemex is working to solve the problem. However, the crisis has already impacted the trade relationship with the U.S., which has started buying crude from other countries like Colombia and Canada.
