On August 30th, 2017, the National Water Commission (Comisión Nacional del Agua, “CONAGUA”) published in the Federal Official Gazette the Guidelines for the protection and conservation of national waters regarding exploration and extraction activities of hydrocarbons in non-conventional fields.

These guidelines set forth additional requirements for permits related to national waters granted by the CONAGUA and impose regulatory measures that shall be observed by those who perform these activities.

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