Mexico City, May 8 2025
On April 30th, the Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE) approved the acquisition of an additional 30.10% of the share capital of Talos Energy México 7, S. de R.L de C.V (“Talos Energy”), by Zamajal, S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of Grupo Carso. With this transaction, Grupo Carso will hold a majority stake in Talos Energy.
Grupo Carso is a Mexican business conglomerate with presence in sectors such as commerce, industry, infrastructure, energy, and construction. It is one of the largest and most influential groups in Latin America .
Talos Energy is a leading independent offshore energy company in the United States, focused on exploration and production. With a strong technical foundation, it leverages advanced technology to enhance geological understanding and engineering processes.
This transaction is especially relevant as it strengthens Grupo Carso´s participation in one of Mexico´s most important energy projects, the Zama Field, considered one of the largest oil discoveries in the Gulf of Mexico. It´s production is estimated to reach up to 180,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
Grupo Carso was advised throughout the COFECE authorization process by Amílcar Peredo (Partner) and León Jiménez (Senior Associate) of the Economic Competition team at Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C, based in Mexico City.
