CNH ended 2018 with 113 operators participating in the licensing rounds and 107 blocks allocated. Mexico has 73 operators and consortia working on their exploration and development plans. Some are already performing production tests and planning to start commercial production in 2019. Thinking ahead, operators and consortia should be receptive to the new administration’s priorities in terms of updating Mexico’s 2015-2019 five-year E&P bidding plan and prepared to adapt any relevant change to their strategies.