Claudia Sheinbaum defends Amigo GNL gas plant in Sonora

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has defended the Amigo GNL liquefied natural gas plant project in Guaymas, Sonora, stating that it will cause “no environmental damage.” During a press conference, she asserted that environmental impact studies were conducted and that the facility is located outside the ecosystem of the critically endangered vaquita marina. She also noted that maritime routes for vessels have been specifically determined to mitigate risks.

The project, developed by LNG Alliance in coordination with the National Port System Administration of Guaymas, is designed to re-export natural gas from the United States to Asia. While Sheinbaum indicated the work is “practically finished” and currently paused due to legal injunctions, the organization Nuestro Futuro has contested this, claiming the judicial suspensions prevent the actual start of physical construction.

Government officials from the secretariats of Energy and Environment are expected to present the project's technical background, permits, and studies next week to address ongoing legal and environmental concerns.