Energy Reform Advances: The Week in Energy

Mexico’s 2025 Energy Reform moves to the Chamber of Deputies after Senate approval. It includes eight new laws and changes to three existing ones. While it promises to redefine the industry, concerns persist regarding potential legal risks, financial feasibility, and regulatory oversight.

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Energy Reform Moves to Chamber of Deputies, Despite Concerns

Mexico’s 2025 Energy Reform, proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum and already approved by the Senate, advances to the Camber of Deputies. The reform seeks to redefine the country’s energy sector through the creation of eight new laws and modifications to three existing ones. However, concerns remain regarding legal risks, financial feasibility, and regulatory oversight.

Renewable Sector Shows Optimism at Re+ Mexico, Ecomondo

Mexico’s renewable energy sector shows optimism as industry leaders, government officials, and international representatives gathered for the sixth edition of Re+ Mexico and the fourth edition of Ecomondo at Expo Guadalajara. Discussions centered on energy transition, investment certainty, and policy reforms aimed at strengthening the country's clean energy landscape.

Jalisco to House Mexico’s First Solar Panel Recycling Plant

The government of Jalisco and Rafiqui, a company focused on clean energy solutions, have announced the installation of Mexico’s first solar panel recycling plant. The project will require an investment between MX$12 million and MX$15 million and will be developed in multiple phases.

Mexico Advances Energy Sovereignty With New Power Plant

Mexico opened its most efficient combined cycle power plant, a 950MW facility in Salamanca, Guanajuato. The plant, which operates on natural gas, is expected to reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by more than 3Mt, an amount comparable to taking 750,000 vehicles off the road.

SEMPRA Infraestructura Invests US$3.5 Billion in Baja California

SEMPRA Infraestructura will invest US$3.55 billion in a LNG project and a wind farm in Baja California, said President Tania Ortíz during a press conference. The company has been operating in Mexico for 28 years, with a presence in 17 states. It has  invested US$13.6 billion in energy projects, which have contributed to the energy transition, strengthening energy security and fostering shared prosperity.

Honda Mexico Secures Renewable Energy Supply from Iberdrola

Honda de México has signed an agreement with Iberdrola México to supply 100% renewable energy to its manufacturing plants in Celaya, Guanajuato, and El Salto, Jalisco. The partnership aligns with Honda’s global goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 under its "Triple Action to Zero" initiative.

NEXTCHEM Wins Licensing Deal for Ultra-Low Carbon Methanol Plant

NEXTCHEM’s proprietary NX AdWinMethanol Zero technology will be deployed at Pacifico Mexinol, an ultra-low carbon methanol facility near Los Mochis, Sinaloa. The plant, set to begin operations in 2028, is expected to be the largest standalone ultra-low carbon methanol facility globally, producing 350,000 metric tons of green methanol and 1.8 million metric tons of blue methanol annually.