CNE Eliminates 18 Energy Procedures to Streamline Compliance

Mexico’s National Energy Commission (CNE) has taken a significant step toward streamlining administrative processes in the energy sector by eliminating 18 procedures previously overseen by the now-defunct CRE. The move is part of a broader effort to modernize, digitalize, and simplify regulatory compliance, in line with the objectives outlined in the National Law for the Elimination of Bureaucratic Procedures.

The procedures removed ranged from routine submissions, such as monthly information for determining basic electricity supply tariffs, to approvals for specialized companies evaluating conformity with administrative regulations in measurement, storage, and transportation of hydrocarbons. Permits and reporting requirements tied to cost verification and system operation were also included, alongside approvals for verification units and certification laboratories under the CRE framework.

CNE justified the elimination as a measure that would benefit the public without affecting regulatory oversight. The decision aligns with Mexico’s constitutional mandate for authorities to implement administrative simplification and digitalization, promote good regulatory practices, and leverage technology to enhance public services. According to CNE, simplification can include electronic submission of applications, shorter response times, elimination of unnecessary fees, and extension of resolution validity periods.

The approval came through the Sixth Ordinary Session of the CNE’s Technical Committee in 2025, formalized under Agreement CT/6.SO/4-2025. By removing redundant or burdensome requirements, CNE aims to improve efficiency and predictability for energy companies while ensuring compliance with technical, administrative, and operational standards.