Dominican Republic and Mexico join forces to boost hydrocarbon research

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic and Mexico have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen research, innovation and technological development in the energy and hydrocarbons sector through a partnership between the Ministry of Energy and Mines and the Mexican Petroleum Institute.

The three-year agreement will promote joint research projects, technology transfer, academic cooperation and the training of specialized professionals. It also includes the organization of seminars, workshops, conferences and other initiatives aimed at boosting technical and scientific capabilities in strategic energy areas.

The agreement was signed by Energy and Mines Minister Joel Santos and Mexican Ambassador Carlos Miguel Aysa González, alongside officials from the Mexican Petroleum Institute. Authorities said the partnership will support the modernization of the energy sector, encourage the efficient use of energy resources, and establish safeguards for confidentiality and intellectual property in jointly developed projects.