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

09/25/2025
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)

About the Event

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 2025 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: September 25, 2025

Time: 1:30 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
Iris Pilika, Senior Compliance Officer - U.S. Department of the Treasury
 
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
 
Legal Assistance 
Aleksandar Dukic, Partner - Hogan Lovells

 

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

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Speakers

Aleksandar Dukic Speaker image

Aleksandar Dukic

Partner @ Hogan Lovells

Partner in the Global Regulatory practice. He advises companies, universities, and financial institutions on U.S. export controls, OFAC sanctions, AML compliance, and enforcement matters across sectors including energy, banking, aviation, defense, and life sciences.

Chase Ballinger Speaker image

Chase Ballinger

Political Officer @ U.S. Embassy Mexico City

Iris Pilika Speaker image

Iris Pilika

Laura Sima Speaker image

Laura Sima

Lauren Coughlin Speaker image

Lauren Coughlin

Foreign Commercial Officer @ U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service

Matthew Seyffert Speaker image

Matthew Seyffert

Strategic Policy Analyst, FinCEN