Energy
Mexico: Modification to the calendar for the call for priority attention to new power generation projects aligned with binding planning
Due to the interest of individuals in the call for priority attention to generation permits and with the aim of encouraging greater private participation, the Ministry of Energy (SENER) made some adjustments to the dates of the initial calendar established therein.Mexico: Publication of the Electric Sector Development Plan, regulation on binding planning, and a call for priority attention to new power generation projects
Through the Electric Sector Development Plan (PLADESE) and the administrative provisions on binding planning, the government aims to organize and make the electric sector transparent. Through the corresponding call, the government seeks to receive applications for electric power generation permits for the development of power plants that contribute to meeting electricity demand.Mexico: New Regulations of the Hydrocarbons Sector Law update procedures and incorporate new regulatory figures
This new legal framework aims to regulate the activities provided for in the Hydrocarbons Sector Law (LSH), such as exploration and extraction and other activities in the hydrocarbons, oil products, and petrochemical industries. Among the changes, the powers of the competent authorities are redefined, and new concepts such as formulation and product relocation to other containers (decanting) are incorporated.Mexico: New regulation of the Geothermal Law for the responsible use of geothermal resources published
This new legal instrument regulates the provisions of the Geothermal Law governing the exploration, exploitation, and sustainable utilization of geothermal resources in the national subsoil, ensuring their rational use for power generation and other applications.Mexico: New Regulation of the Biofuels Law released defining rules for biofuel production, storage and distribution
This new legal instrument is intended to regulate the provisions of the Biofuels Law that define the legal framework to promote, regulate, and oversee the production, storage, transportation, distribution, and use of biofuels in Mexico, fostering their development as part of the energy transition and the reduction of pollutant emissions.Mexico: New regulations of the Law of Planning and Energy Transition published to strengthen the clean energy transition
The new legal framework aims to regulate the provisions of the Law of Planning and Energy Transition, establishing the foundations for binding planning within the national energy sector. Its primary purpose is to strengthen the transition to clean energy, promote the sustainable use of energy resources, reduce pollutant emissions, and advance energy justice and sovereignty through instruments, programs, and technical criteria that guide public policy, investment, and regulatory decisions in the sector.Mexico: The new regulations of the Electricity Sector Law have been published
The purpose of this new legal system is to regulate the provisions of the Electricity Sector Law that regulate the planning and operational control of the National Electric System (SEN), the generation, storage and commercialization of electricity, the public service of transmission and distribution of electricity and other activities in the electricity sector.Mexico: Progress on the Strategic Plan for Strengthening and Expanding the National Electric System regarding the National Transmission Network was presented
The Ministry of Energy (SENER for its acronym in Spanish) presented the progress of the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan for Strengthening and Expanding the National Electric System, highlighting key investments in the National Transmission Network. The plan includes the construction of 275 new transmission lines and 524 substations. The strategy aims to ensure reliable energy, promote regional development, and connect isolated communities.Mexico issues new regulation for the monitoring and control of pollutant emissions at gas stations
This new regulation is implemented in line with other actions of the Mexican Government aimed at consolidating the protection of the environment, people and natural resources, as well as the traceability of petroleum products, in this case, by regulating hydrocarbon sector facilities.Mexico: The National Energy Commission (CNE) proposes simplification of the procedure for public sale of petroleum products
Aiming to support energy policy objectives and regulatory improvement, on June 27, the National Commission for Regulatory Improvement (CONAMER) published on its website the draft of the agreement to simplify the procedure for granting public sale permits at petroleum product service stations (excluding LP gas).