The construction of six new gas pipelines between the U.S. and Mexico may be partly delayed due to local opposition in Mexico. Once complete they will double the number of pipelines operating. Mexico’s gas imports have already climbed significantly, with LNG imports up 68% on a year earlier in the third quarter and and pipeline gas 115% higher. The latter may be related to disruptions of domestic production from the recent natural disasters. The government will likely push for the pipelines’ completion as it look to convert Pacific coast LNG terminals to allow exports.