CFE Fibra E Raises US$725M; Mexico Unveils 2026 Energy Budget

CFE Fibra E, the only investment vehicle with access to Mexico’s National Transmission Network (RNT), successfully placed its first bond for US$725 million. The issue set records as the largest and most oversubscribed for any Fibra or Fibra E in Mexico, and the highest oversubscription of any Latin American issuer so far in 2025.

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CFE Fibra E Raises Record US$725 Million in Global Bond Issue

More than 200 investors from across the globe submitted purchase orders totaling US$6.3 billion, allowing the placement to increase by US$75 million from its original target. The bond closed with a 5.875% coupon, in line with a comparable CFE note, and remains within CFE Fibra E’s prudential financial framework.

Mexico's 2026 Economic Package: SENER's Budget Surge

The federal government unveiled its 2026 Economic Package, with energy policy again taking center stage. The plan, presented by the Ministry of Finance to Congress, reflects President Claudia Sheinbaum’s strategy to strengthen state-owned enterprises and consolidate energy as a public good, while balancing fiscal pressures with new commitments to social and infrastructure programs.

Mexico Signs Deal to Bring Free Internet to Virtual Schools

Mexico’s Ministry of Education (SEP), SENER, CFE, and the Agency for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications signed an agreement to provide free internet to virtual middle and high schools in all 32 states. The move fulfills commitment No. 88 of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration.

Arevon Energy Launches Eland Solar-Plus-Storage in LA

Arevon Energy has inaugurated one of the largest solar and battery storage projects in the United States, designed to supply clean energy to more than 266,000 homes annually in Los Angeles. The Eland Solar-plus-Storage Center, developed in two phases, Eland 1 and Eland 2, will provide 400MW of solar power and store up to 1,200MWh of energy. Once fully operational, the project will account for 7% of Los Angeles’ total energy consumption.

Kiin, Energía Real Power Grupo Lomas Hotels With Solar, BESS

Kiin Energy and Energía Real have completed one of the Riviera Maya’s largest hotel-focused clean energy projects, installing solar and battery systems across six Grupo Lomas resorts and their corporate offices. The MX$230 million project includes 2,479 solar panels and 45 battery units with a combined storage capacity of 15.4MWh. In total, the systems will generate about 190,000kWh per month, reducing carbon emissions by 1,013t/y, the equivalent of 2,347b of oil or 432,000L of gasoline.