Energy reform approved, Mexico to speed up deals with Big Oil -source
August 07, 2014 at 12:07 PM EDT
MEXICO CITY, Aug 7 (Reuters) - After a months-long delay in passage of a landmark overhaul of Mexico's state-run energy sector, the government now plans to accelerate the timetable for inking joint ventures with private oil firms to reverse a slump in oil output, a senior government official said.