##  [Mexico: New Regulations of the Hydrocarbons Sector Law update procedures and incorporate new regulatory figures](/en_GB/new/mexico-new-regulations-hydrocarbons-sector-law-update-procedures-and-incorporate-new-regulatory) 

# Mexico: New Regulations of the Hydrocarbons Sector Law update procedures and incorporate new regulatory figures





Mexico - 10 / 22 / 2025

















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[Regulations of the Hydrocarbons Sector Law

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**This new legal framework aims to regulate the activities provided for in the Hydrocarbons Sector Law (LSH), such as exploration and extraction and other activities in the hydrocarbons, oil products, and petrochemical industries. Among the changes, the powers of the competent authorities are redefined, and new concepts such as formulation and product relocation to other containers (decanting) are incorporated.**





On October 3, 2025, the Regulations of the Hydrocarbons Sector Law were published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF), replacing the regulations that had been in force in the sector since 2014. Among the main provisions are the following:

The main provisions affect the following areas:

- Exploration and extraction activities
- Other activities in the hydrocarbons sector
- Applicable provisions for the hydrocarbons industry

In [**this document**](https://www.garrigues.com/sites/default/files/noticias/files/mexico-ley-hidrocarburos_en.pdf) you can see the full publication.









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