Law for the Agency for Industrial Security and Environmental Protection for the hydrocarbons sector

Source: International Energy Agency
Last updated: 10 February 2022

This law creates a new institution, the National Agency for Industrial Security and Environmental Protection in the hydrocarbons sector. The Agency's name was shortened to Agency for Safety, Energy and the Environment (ASEA). ASEA is tasked with regulating and supervising the oil and gas industry (entire value chain of hydrocarbons) and issuing legislation to control emissions. It grants ASEA the authority to inspect, verify, and levy sanctions on industry activities.

The law was amended on 20 May 2021. No relevant aspects were modified. More information: http://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/pdf/LANSI_200521.pdf 

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