Group 1 - The Mexican Chemical Industry Association (ANIQ) warns that new hydrocarbon regulations to be approved by the Mexican Congress may hinder billions of dollars in investments in the country's petrochemical sector [1] - The new legislation will grant the Mexican government a leading role in all hydrocarbon-related matters, while the struggling state-owned oil giant Pemex will continue to enjoy privileged status in exploration and production [1] - ANIQ expresses concerns about "regulatory overload" from the proposed regulations, which could impede critical investments needed for industry development and affect over 40 industrial sectors reliant on chemical raw materials [1] Group 2 - ANIQ President José Carlos Pons emphasizes the need for the regulations to include definitions of petrochemical products derived from the oil and gas industry, such as methane, ethane, propane, butane, and naphtha [2] - Pons warns that failure to amend the bill could lead to regulatory overload risks, obstructing future investments crucial for the development of the industry and over 40 strategic supply chains [2] - The current regulatory proposal could jeopardize the investment capacity of $45 to $55 billion over the next 15 years, which could have supported projects to replace $14 billion in petrochemical product and fertilizer imports [2]