Dialogue held in Topolobampo over ammonia gas plant construction; technical review agreed

A dialogue table was held in Topolobampo, Mexico, between federal authorities and indigenous communities to discuss the construction of an ammonia gas plant.

The meeting, the first of its kind for the communities of Ohuira Bay in Ahome, focused on the construction of the Planta Gas y Petroquímica de Occidente. This facility represents a $1.6 billion investment and is designed to produce 2,200 tons of ammonia gas daily. However, indigenous residents and environmentalists oppose the plant, citing risks of contamination and environmental alteration.

During the dialogue, federal representative Mauricio Rodríguez Alonso acknowledged progress, stating that all viewpoints, both for and against the project, were heard with openness. A key agreement reached was to prioritize an analysis of the indigenous communities located in the Ohuira Bay area.

Future discussions will involve federal officials from various sectors, environmental and gas production specialists, academics, social organizations, environmentalists, and representatives of the indigenous peoples. These ongoing dialogues aim to address the concerns raised by the communities and environmental groups regarding the plant's impact.

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We have made progress by listening to all positions, both favorable and against, with great openness.