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Energy and Engineering Manager

Carlos Lazo Martinez

Energy and Engineering Manager

Biography

After graduating from the Iberoamericana University with a degree in Civil Engineering, Carlos has held various positions in major construction companies, including serving as a project manager for some of the largest construction projects in Mexico and taking on other relevant roles related to the planning and design of urban communication projects to improve Mexico’s transportation systems.

He has over 20 years of experience as a loss adjuster. Carlos has participated in the most significant claims in Mexico’s energy and engineering markets. He has surveyed and managed major claims in the Natural Resources Sector, primarily related to Onshore and Offshore Physical Damage, Control of Well, Power Generation, Construction All Risk, and Liability claims. He is currently responsible for managing the Natural Resources division. Additionally, he has led engineering and adjusting teams in response to major disasters in Mexico, including the 2017 earthquakes and the major hurricanes that have occurred in recent years, mainly assisting government entities and addressing damages to critical infrastructure in the hydraulic, road, and urban sectors.

Carlos is fluent in both Spanish and English. He has continued his academic development, completing a Master’s degree in Engineering from Iberoamericana University as well as a Master’s and Doctorate in Finance.

NOTABLE ASSIGNMENTS

  • Nohoch – A Complex | Sound of Campeche, Mexico
    Damage to gas compression platform due to fire and explosion. 2023 (USD $800 Million)
  • Southeast Gateway Pipeline Project | Coast of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico
    Damage to pipeline and micro tunnel during interconnection process. 2024 (USD $30 Million)
  • Hydrocarbon Leak | Coatzacoalcos, Mexico
  • Damage at a booster station resulting in hydrocarbon leakage. Environmental damage, third-party property, water bodies, vessels, and port facilities. 2004 (USD $300 Million)
  • KAB Platform | Sound of Campeche, Mexico
    Platform damage during the arrival of drilling rig, resulting in well blowout. 2007 (USD $350 Million)
  • Lizamba Well | Veracruz, Mexico
    Blowout at the Lizamba well. Loss of well and drilling equipment. 2004 (USD $25 Million)
  • Hector Lara Sosa Refinery | Cadereyta, Mexico
    Fire in four hydrocarbon storage tanks. 2006 (USD $40 Million)
  • Environmental Contaminations | Mexico
    Attention to approximately 120 cases related to third-party and environmental damage caused by hydrocarbon leaks and spills
    throughout Mexico.
  • Miguel Hidalgo Refinery | Tula, Mexico
    Fire in the Alkylation plant. 2002 (USD $50 Million)
  • LNG Gas Project | Melchorita, Peru
    Damage to gas compressors during start-up process. 2003 (USD $25 Million)
  • Hydraulic Infrastructure | Baja California, Mexico
    Damage to irrigation district and water distribution channels due to earthquake. 2010 (US $80 Million)

Office Address / Contact Information

Insurgentes Sur 1877, Piso 4 (Anexo)
Col. Guadalupe Inn
01020 México, D.F.
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Industry Certification

Member of Mexico Society of Civil Engineers (CICM)

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Finance, Swiss Management School | 2012, Master of Science in Financial Management, University of London | 2006, Master of Science in Engineering Management, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico | 2001, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico | 1999

Additional Expertise

Risk Services Consulting, Field Services, Cost Engineering and Project Management, Oil & Gas / Upstream, Downstream and Midstream, Renewable Energy, Hydraulic Infrastructure, Urban infrastructure and Buildings, CAT Attention, Civil Engineering and Construction, Power Generation and Distribution

Adjuster Experience

26 years 1999

Language Skills

Spanish - Native, English - Advanced