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Natural Gas Cheaper, cleaner and more future-proof than any petroleum-based fuel oil, natural gas still remains a crucial staple for Mexico´s energy transition. Combined cycle power generation, already an important ingredient in the Mexican energy mix, will be expanded further to accommodate the country’s energy baseload. Other than this type of firm energy, flexible solutions can run on natural gas as well. As a result, commercial and industrial users are looking toward the advantages natural gas can provide. In such an environment, Mexico stands to benefit from an expanded and reliable natural gas distribution network. After all, distribution of this imported gas throughout the country can be a great catalyst for national development. However, recent setbacks regarding natural gas imports and distribution have demonstrated the need for the national agenda to contemplate a storage strategy. Issues regarding natural gas distribution and storage in Mexico, as well as the latest technological developments are examined in this chapter through the insights of key players in the industry who outline their assessment of the current issues, new developments and future opportunities.
