Esmeralda Viramontes

Esmeralda Viramontes currently serves as the Director of International Energy Solutions at El Paso Electric Company, leading clean energy initiatives across Texas and New Mexico. Previously, Viramontes held the position of General Legal Counsel at Jaguar Exploración y Producción, overseeing regulatory compliance and legal aspects for various energy projects in Mexico. With extensive legal experience, Viramontes was a Regional Legal Counsel at Saavi Energía, contributing to legal strategies for infrastructure development in multiple countries and managing significant aspects of energy regulations and transactions. Earlier in the career, Viramontes served as General Legal Counsel for Shell's Midstream gas business in Latin America, managing energy contracts across several nations. Educational qualifications include postgraduate studies in Corporate and Financial System Law, Labor Law, and a law degree from notable institutions in Mexico.