Calderon announces discovery of large oil reserve in Gulf of Mexico

The video discusses a significant oil discovery in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, highlighting Pemex's role and success in this venture. It explains the potential certification of new 3P reserves, estimated between 250 to 400 million barrels of crude oil. The discovery could significantly impact Mexico's national oil production, equating to a third of the annual output. The video emphasizes Pemex's improved reserve replacement rate and the strategic importance of this discovery for the country's energy sector.

What is the significance of the discovery in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico?

• It is the first major discovery of an oil system in the area.

• It is a minor discovery with little impact.

• It marks the end of oil exploration in the region.

• It is unrelated to oil production.

What does Pemex expect to achieve with the new discovery?

• Increase in oil prices.

• Certification of new 3P reserves.

• Reduction in oil imports.

• Closure of oil fields.

How many barrels of crude oil do the new 3P reserves potentially contain?

• 700 to 800 million barrels.

• 500 to 600 million barrels.

• 250 to 400 million barrels.

• 100 to 200 million barrels.

What is the potential impact of the new reserves on Mexico's oil production?

• It could double the national production.

• It could have no impact.

• It could replace all imports.

• It could equate to a third of the annual production.

What percentage of the national annual oil production could the new reserves represent?

• One fifth.

• One quarter.

• One third.

• One half.