UT, A&M have energy expertise Mexico could tap
UT, A&M have energy expertise Mexico could tap
In light of new energy reforms, AS/COA's Christian Gómez Jr. points out the need to develop energy expertise in Mexico.
As Mexico ends its 75-year-old state monopoly and opens oil and gas production to foreign investment, the nation's need for expertise - especially for petroleum engineers - will be great.
That's prompted at least two Texas universities to establish relationships with universities in Mexico to train professionals and share knowledge....
While there's energy industry expertise in Mexico, "there is a shortage of personnel," said Christian Gómez Jr., director of energy at the Council of the Americas, a business organization. "There simply aren't enough people in the energy sector who are qualified....."
Gómez of the Council of the Americas said Mexico needs to invest in higher education to fill the positions that will open....
