Cubico, CFE Sign 25-Year 578MWac Renewable Energy JV

UK-based Cubico Sustainable Investments and CFE partnered under a 25-year JV to develop 578MWac of renewable energy in Mexico. In other news, Mexico can solidify its status as a top manufacturing hub if electricity infrastructure expansion keeps pace with industrial growth under Plan Mexico, says the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO).

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Cubico, CFE Sign US$1 Billion Renewable Energy Joint Venture

Cubico Sustainable Investments and CFE signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JV) to formalize a 25-year public-private partnership aimed at developing 578 MWac of renewable energy capacity across Mexico. The company considers the upcoming portfolio a testament to what can be achieved through public-private synergies.

Peru's Grid Model: The Key to Unlocking Mexico's Energy Future

Energy Expert Ana Ludlow says adopting Peru’s public-private transmission model could help Mexico solve critical electrical grid bottlenecks, strengthen energy sovereignty, and mobilize private capital to meet the anticipated MX$891 billion (US$48.5 billion) annual energy investment target envisioned under Plan Mexico without compromising CFE’s strategic planning leadership. 

Tabasco to Host SOS26 Sustainability and Energy Convention

Tabasco will host the International Sustainability, Energy and Environment Convention (SOS26) from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5, bringing together business leaders, government officials, researchers and industry experts to discuss energy transition, environmental protection and sustainable development. Organized by the state government through the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (SEMADES), the event aims to position Tabasco as a national hub for sustainability and energy dialogue while strengthening collaboration across the public, private and academic sectors.

Why Mexico Must Accept Public-Private Infrastructure Partnerships

Fernando Galván, Director of Energy,  Kannbal Consulting, stresses that public-private partnerships (PPPs) are no longer optional but essential for Mexico’s energy policy, as fiscal constraints leave state entities like PEMEX, carrying nearly US$79 billion in liabilities, and CFE unable to single-handedly fund key energy and water infrastructure projects.

IMCO: Grid Expansion Key to Mexico's Industrial Growth

Mexico can strengthen its position as one of North America's leading manufacturing and investment destinations if the expansion of its electricity infrastructure keeps pace with the industrial growth envisioned under Plan Mexico, according to the IMCO.