On June 21st, during the 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev announced that Russia is ready to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Mexico and share its advanced energy technologies. Speaking to international media, Tsivilev emphasized Russia’s capabilities in LNG production and expressed a willingness to collaborate with Mexico on both supply and technological fronts.
“We have excellent LNG technologies, and we are ready to share these technologies and supply LNG as well,” Tsivilev stated, highlighting Russia’s interest in expanding its energy partnerships beyond traditional markets. The Russian Embassy in Mexico echoed this sentiment, noting that cooperation is already underway and could extend to oil extraction and refining technologies suited for Mexico’s complex geological conditions.
This offer comes at a time when Mexico imports approximately 72% of its natural gas, primarily from the United States via pipeline. The country’s heavy reliance on U.S. gas has raised concerns about energy security, especially after the 2021 Texas winter storm disrupted supplies and caused widespread outages. In response, Mexico has accelerated plans to double its strategic gas storage capacity by 2026.
Mexico’s state-owned oil company, Pemex, is also working to reopen thousands of closed wells to boost domestic production. However, progress has been slow due to aging infrastructure and limited funding. Russian assistance in oil and gas technologies could potentially support these efforts.
While the Mexican government has not officially responded to Russia’s proposal, the announcement signals a potential shift in Mexico’s energy diversification strategy. If pursued, a partnership with Russia could reduce Mexico’s dependence on U.S. imports and introduce new technological capabilities into its energy sector.
Source: Excelsior
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