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Mr. Bastarrachea joined Terranova Energia, Tidelands Mexican subsidiary, as the Director General in 2005. His primary responsibilities include project development and administration of the permitting process with the Mexican regulatory authorities. Prior to assuming the role as Director General of Terranova, he served as the Vice President of Business Development for Tidelands in San Antonio where he assisted in the early development of underground natural gas storage projects in Mexico. From 1999 to 2003, Mr. Bastarrachea was employed with the State Of Texas Commercial Office in Mexico City where he coordinated the promotion of business opportunities for Texas companies in Mexico. In cooperation with the Texas Railroad Commission he organized a yearly trade mission to Mexico focused on the energy industry. From 1993 to 1999 he served as the Consulate General of Mexico in San Antonio and with Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He began his career in 1988 as an assistant architect with ARP Architects in London. He received a degree in architecture in 1980 from the University of Yucatan in Yucatan, Mexico. He also earned an MSc. in Economics of Urban Development in 1986 from the University of London and a Diploma in International Affairs from the Instituto Matias Romero, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Mexico City. | 