BBC News | Mexico Energy Reform Starts With Thud in Offshore Oil Auction Bloomberg Mexico's first auction of offshore oil leases fell short of the country's expectations as several majors decided not to participate and only two of 14 blocks received qualifying bids. Exxon Mobil Corp., Chevron Corp. and Total SA passed on the 14 ... Mexico opens up oil industry for first time in 80 years Historic Mexican oil tender fails to attract investors Mexico Auctions Oil Blocks in Attempt to Increase Production |