VOICED : Firmas asiaticas dominan contratos petroleros en Golfo de Mexico

Asian firms dominated the bidding for oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico, with significant participation from a Chinese company. This could enhance China-Mexico relations and contribute to energy reform. The contracts are expected to bring $41 billion in investments and create 450,000 jobs. Australian company BHP won the bid for the Trion field, which is a major asset. The contracts are projected to increase Mexico's oil production by 900,000 barrels daily. The distribution of contracts was 39.5% to Asian firms, 35.5% to European, and 25% to North American companies, including two Mexican firms.

Which region's companies dominated the bidding for oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico?

• North American

• Asian

• European

• African

What is the expected outcome of the contracts in terms of investment and employment?

• 20,000 million dollars and 200,000 jobs

• 30,000 million dollars and 300,000 jobs

• 41,000 million dollars and 450,000 jobs

• 50,000 million dollars and 500,000 jobs

Which company won the bid for the Trion oil field?

• A European company

• A Chinese company

• A Mexican company

• An Australian company

What percentage of the contracts were awarded to Asian companies?

• 50%

• 39.5%

• 25%

• 35.5%

How many additional barrels per day are expected to be produced as a result of these contracts?

• 700,000 barrels

• 1,000,000 barrels

• 900,000 barrels

• 500,000 barrels