Confidently Export Fuel to Mexico: Compliance, Security & Incentives Programs

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City invites U.S. fuel producers, marketers, distributors, logistics providers, and financial institutions to join a high-impact webinar on navigating Mexico’s evolving fuel market.

This session will focus on compliance requirements, security considerations, and new incentives programs that affect U.S. companies and financial intermediaries supporting Mexico’s energy trade.

Mexico remains the largest export market for U.S. refined products in volume terms. Recent developments, including new federal designations targeting transnational criminal organizations and guidance for financial institutions, create both new compliance obligations and opportunities for U.S. exporters and financial institutions to operate in a more secure and transparent environment.

Why Attend?

• - Get clarity on 2026 compliance expectations for both operating companies and financial institutions.

• - Learn about incentives programs that reward proactive compliance and reporting.

• - Understand new reporting and security requirements affecting cross-border trade.

• - Identify legal assistance providers. 

• - Connect with Embassy and interagency experts who can support your company’s advocacy and issue resolution.

Event Details:

Webinar: How to Confidently Export Fuel to Mexico: Compliance, Security & Incentives Programs

Date: January 21, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Cost: No cost to attend

Featured Speakers:

Welcome Remarks and Moderator 

Lauren Coughlin, Commercial Officer - U.S. Embassy Mexico City

Overview of Fuel Smuggling Operations

Dr. Laura Sima, Energy Attaché - U.S. Department of Energy

U.S. Terrorism Designation Implications

Jen Rosenthal, Senior Sanctions Coordinator - Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

FinCEN Guidance Highlights

Matthew Seyffert, Strategic Policy Analyst - Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

Bilateral Engagement 

Chase Ballinger, Political Officer - U.S. Embassy Mexico City

Huachicol Campaign & Rewards for Justice Program 

Gabriela Canavati, Deputy Spokesperson - U.S. Department of State

New Compliance Obligations in Mexico

To Be Confirmed, Verification Unit - National Energy Commission (CNE) of Mexico

Key Topics:

• - New reporting and security requirements impacting fuel trade

• - Compliance best practices for fuel exporters and financial institutions

• - Incentives programs and opportunities for  operators

• - Introduction to Embassy, interagency, and private sector law firm expert contacts