Under Mexico's new energy reforms, the right of way process
is getting an overhaul.
In December 2013, Mexican President Enrique Peńa Nieto
signed a package of laws that will serve as a rule book for
comprehensive energy reform designed to lure billions of dollars in
investment to the country's ailing oil, gas and electricity
sectors. The acquisition of right of way in Mexico has historically
been an element of both grievance and dissatisfaction between the
affected landowners and the owners of energy projects. Both parties
have faced issues related to surface occupation or access to the
project facilities. With the recent passage of energy reforms, it
has become more important than ever to strengthen the legal
contracts that govern right of way acquisitions and the
construction of energy projects.
