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Mexico’s crude oil exports to primary customer, the U.S., have been plummeting. From 2006-2018, shipments to the U.S. fell 60 percent to 720,000 b/d. After lengthy delays, Mexico in 2013 critically passed its Energy Reform to bring in outside investment and expertise to help production rebound.

Where does Mexico rank in oil production?

11th
Oil Production in Mexico Mexico produces 2,484,354.88 barrels per day of oil (as of 2016) ranking 11th in the world.

Does Mexico produce its own oil?

Mexico produced an average of 1.9 million barrels per day (b/d) of total petroleum and other liquids in 2019 (Figure 2). Crude oil and lease condensate accounted for 1.7 million b/d, or 89%, of total output, and natural gas and other liquids (as well as refinery processing gain) account for the remainder.

How much oil does Mexico export to the US?

Mexico produces plenty of oil to meet its own needs, but still illogically accounts for 60% of all U.S. gasoline exports. The U.S. has 2.5 times more people than Mexico, but it has 25 times more refineries.

Why is the petroleum industry important to Mexico?

The petroleum sector is crucial to the Mexican economy; while its oil production has fallen in recent years, oil revenues still generate over 10% of Mexico’s export earnings.

How big are the oil reserves in Mexico?

In 1993 Mexico had the world’s eighth largest crude petroleum reserves, amounting to some 5 percent of the world’s total. Its proven crude oil reserves amounted to some 51 billion barrels in 1993, and it had potential reserves of some 250 billion barrels.

What kind of crude oil does Mexico produce?

Mexico produces three grades of crude oil: heavy Maya-22 (accounting for more than half of the total production); light, low-sulfur Isthmus-34 (28% of production); and extra-light