In a landmark step to deepen bilateral collaboration in the strategic energy space, the Dominican Republic and Mexico have formalized a new partnership focused on elevating research, innovation and technological advancement across the energy and hydrocarbons sectors. The agreement, forged between the Dominican Ministry of Energy and Mines and Mexico’s prestigious Mexican Petroleum Institute, lays out a three-year framework for cross-border collaboration that extends far beyond a simple statement of intent.
Under the terms of the pact, the two partners will advance a broad slate of collaborative activities, including co-developed research initiatives, cross-border technology sharing, joint academic programming, and specialized training for industry professionals. To further expand technical knowledge and build institutional capacity, the partnership also plans to host a regular roster of public and industry-facing events, from expert seminars and hands-on workshops to large-scale international conferences. All of these activities are targeted at boosting both countries’ technical and scientific capacity in high-priority energy areas that underpin long-term economic growth.
The official signing ceremony brought together key stakeholders from both nations, led by Joel Santos, Dominican Minister of Energy and Mines, and Carlos Miguel Aysa González, Mexico’s ambassador to the Dominican Republic, with senior leaders from the Mexican Petroleum Institute in attendance to mark the occasion. Speaking after the signing, officials from both governments emphasized that the new collaboration will drive much-needed modernization across the Dominican Republic’s energy sector, promote more responsible and efficient use of existing national energy resources, and put in place clear formal protections to safeguard confidentiality and intellectual property rights for all outcomes developed through joint projects. The pact marks a significant expansion of energy diplomacy between the two Latin American nations, setting a foundation for long-term knowledge sharing and industry growth.