I’ve Got the Power: Driving Energy Integration
Mon Feb 02 2026
As the global energy landscape undergoes rapid transformation, North America stands at a critical juncture. The United States, Mexico, and Canada are uniquely positioned to lead—not only through abundant resources like oil, gas, and critical minerals, but also by advancing integration in electricity, petrochemicals, and clean energy technologies.
This panel brought together top leaders to explore how deeper energy cooperation can boost regional competitiveness, attract investment in advanced manufacturing, and build more resilient supply chains for both conventional and emerging sectors.
Panelists discussed how coordinated policy, infrastructure planning, and cross-border trade can enhance energy security within the region, and for global allies. With the 2026 USMCA review on the horizon, this is a key moment to assess how a unified North American energy strategy can drive long-term economic growth and geopolitical influence.
Speakers:
Carlos García, Senior VP Latin America, Commercial Operation and Managing Director, Valero Mexico
Gerardo Cervantes, Chief Commercial Officer, Saavi Energía
Gregory Romero, SVP Mexico Natural Gas Pipelines, TC Energy
Katya Somohano, CEO, Iberdrola México
Tania Ortiz Mena, President, Sempra Infrastructure
Reed Blakemore, Director of Research and Programs, Global Energy Center
Atlantic Council
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As the global energy landscape undergoes rapid transformation, North America stands at a critical juncture. The United States, Mexico, and Canada are uniquely positioned to lead—not only through abundant resources like oil, gas, and critical minerals, but also by advancing integration in electricity, petrochemicals, and clean energy technologies. This panel brought together top leaders to explore how deeper energy cooperation can boost regional competitiveness, attract investment in advanced manufacturing, and build more resilient supply chains for both conventional and emerging sectors. Panelists discussed how coordinated policy, infrastructure planning, and cross-border trade can enhance energy security within the region, and for global allies. With the 2026 USMCA review on the horizon, this is a key moment to assess how a unified North American energy strategy can drive long-term economic growth and geopolitical influence. Speakers: Carlos García, Senior VP Latin America, Commercial Operation and Managing Director, Valero Mexico Gerardo Cervantes, Chief Commercial Officer, Saavi Energía Gregory Romero, SVP Mexico Natural Gas Pipelines, TC Energy Katya Somohano, CEO, Iberdrola México Tania Ortiz Mena, President, Sempra Infrastructure Reed Blakemore, Director of Research and Programs, Global Energy Center Atlantic Council