Oil & Gas Trade Mission to Mexico City and GuadalajaraJanuary 30th – 3rd February 2012

Incorporating PEMEX’s 1st International Congress on Logistics,Transport and Distribution of Hydrocarbons.

Sector Trade Mission

In 2010, Mexico was the seventh-largest oil producer in the world. Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Mexico’s state oil company, is one of the largest oil companies in the world and ranks among the top 20 in terms of gas production. In Mexico, PEMEX is the sole producer of crude oil, natural gas and refined products.

President Felipe Calderón recently announced a structural change in the natural gas market, which includes a 6 year project (expected to conclude by 2018) to improve the pipeline system infrastructure in Mexico with a 10.5 billion dollar investment. The project is made up of 8 pipelines that will sum up to 4, 374 kms of new pipelines. This project

comes at a perfect moment due to the major deposits of shale gas that have been confirmed and discovered along the border with the United States. The exploitation of these reserves will drive the industry development to high levels; development of infrastructure will benefit the entire natural gas system. Pemex is more open to do business with foreign companies than ever before, so this congress represents an excellent opportunity for UK companies to find potential business in Mexico.

(c) Mike Abrahams

Business opportunities for uk companies include:

• Platform design and construction• Decommissioning of production facilities• Design, construction, installation and commissioning of pipelines• Receiving terminals and production facilities• Exploration and appraisal drilling• Production operations• Environmental control• Regional geological studies (including 3D and 2D seismic)• Reservoir appraisal and exploration techniques• Training and education• Deep water technology• Develop heavy and extra heavy oil recovery technology

Event facts

• PEMEX’s 1st International Congress on Logistics, Transport and Distribution of Hydrocarbons.

The opportunities

• High quality event organized by PEMEX enabling local and foreign companies to find business opportunities and network with members of the sector.• It will take place in Guadalajara, Mexico’s second largest city and capital of the state of Jalisco, home to the tequila producing region. The city has an increasingly strong industrial base and is home to Expo Guadalajara, one of the most important exhibition centres in Latin America. This is the venue that has been selected to host the congress. • About 150 companies, suppliers of products and/ or services to the oil and gas sector will participate in 500 booths in 15,000 m2 of exhibition space. • Participation in the following topics: - Ground transportation - Marine transportation - Transportation by Pipeline - Storage•Seminars and technical conferences presented both by Pemex and

participating companies will be an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge about the local industry’s needs and also to network with potential partners.

Who should attend?

• UK companies, institutions, and organizations related to the energy sector looking for potential business opportunities in the energy market in Mexico.

• Companies looking to understand the dynamics of the oil and gas industry of Mexico.

• Companies looking to meet business partners in order to gain an understanding of the local business culture.

• Companies with some experience in Latin American markets are likely to find this event particularly beneficial.

Venue: Expo Guadalajara(1 – 3 February, 2011) Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico

Official Web Page: Http://www.expoltd.com.mx/congress.html(c) Mike Abrahams

Why participate?

Participating companies will gain first-hand experience of the market, meet potential customers /partners and access a wide range of experts in all aspects of doing business in Mexico. Support will be provided throughout the events by experienced staff from UKTI.

Participating in this mission will have a cost of £1,776. The service that UK Trade & Investment will provide includes:

• Use of exhibition space on the UKTI pavilion at the Expo.• Participation at the UK Oil & Gas capabilities and offer seminar • Advice and assistance prior to, during and following the mission from British Embassy staff• Coach travel to and from company

visits and official functions in Mexico• Attendance at official networking reception• Market briefing from local industry experts• Assistance with accommodation booking arrangements• Presentations from Mexico’s oil & gas main contractors and decision makers.

Participants will be required to meet the costs of all international travel, internal flights, hotel accommodation and meals where these do not form part of the official programme.

Hotels will be booked in advance by UKTI and participants will be required to present their credit cards on arrival at the mission hotels.Booking of flights to and from Mexico will be the responsibility of participating companies.

For more information please contact:

Irasema MendozaHead of Energy UKTI MexicoTel: +52 55 16 70 32 34Email: Irasema.mendoza@fco.gov.uk

Enrique Cornejo T&I Officer. Oil & GasTel: +52 55 16 70 33 18Email: Enrique.cornejo@fco.gov.uk

Elizabeth Briones T&I Officer. Oil & GasTel: +52 55 16 70 32 44Email: Elizabeth.briones@fco.gov.uk

Sunday 30 January Mission participants arrive in Mexico City

Monday 31 JanuaryAM Introduction and Market Briefing from UKTI Presentation of Business opportunities in the Mexican O&G Sector Run though mission programme

Proposed group programme

The mission programme will be focused on the growing opportunities in Mexico’soil and gas sector, incorporating the 1st Pemex International Congress on Logistics, Transportation and Distribution of Hydrocarbons . An optional tailored meeting programme, is also available to participants.

PM Presentation by leading contractor

EVE Network reception at the British Embassy with leading companies, contractors, distributors and government officials of the Energy Sector

Tuesday 1 FebruaryAM One to one meetings with potential distributors and agents

PM Meeting at Pemex HQs

EVE Individual meeting arrangements

Wednesday 2 FebruaryAM Presentation by leading contractor

PM Fly to Guadalajara

EVE Congress Official Welcome Cocktail

Thursday 3 FebruaryALL DAY• Congress, presence at UKTI Pavilion • Individual Meeting Arrangements• One to One Meetings• Access to Seminars• Technical Sessions

Friday 4 FebruaryALL DAY • Congress, presence at UKTI Pavilion• Individual Meeting Arrangements • One to One Meetings• Access to Seminars• Technical Sessions

EVE Closure Event