Iberdrola’s Legal Dispute Continues: The Week in Energy

Despite the disappearance of the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), Mexico will continue its legal action against Iberdrola. Meanwhile, the Salamanca Combined Cycle Power Plant started operations and Tetra Pak announced the installation of 1,000 solar panels in Queretaro.

In international news, Commonwealth LNG received export authorization from the US Department of Energy.

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Mexico Maintains Legal Action Against Iberdrola

Mexico will continue its legal action against Iberdrola, which is being accused of illegal energy sales, despite the disbandment of the CRE that originally imposed the penalty. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the litigation process against Iberdrola will proceed as planned.

Salamanca Combined Cycle Plant Begins Commercial Operation

The Salamanca Combined Cycle Power Plant in Guanajuato entered commercial operation on Feb. 14, 2025, with an installed capacity of 927.1MW. The facility, operated by CFE, is expected to provide electricity to over 5 million people, covering about 541,000 households.  

US Approves Commonwealth LNG Exports Following Policy Shift

The US Department of Energy has approved Commonwealth LNG’s export authorization for non-free trade agreement (FTA) countries, marking the first major LNG project to receive such approval since President Donald Trump lifted the Biden administration’s freeze on export permits.

Clean Energy, Cooperation: World Energy Day

World Energy Day, observed on Feb. 14, 2025, seeks to increase awareness about the use of sustainable energy resources, as well as the importance of guaranteeing universal access to energy. Nevertheless, to reach these targets, government entities and the private sector must work together in unison and establish general consensus.

Mexico to Launch First Tidal Energy Project in Cozumel

Mexico’s first tidal energy project highlights the country’s push for energy diversification. Set to be launched in Cozumel, the project will start operations between August and September 2025, according to Raúl Uribe, CEO, Uribe Ingenieros. The announcement was made during the third edition of the Caribbean Electric and Solar Expo 2025, held at the Cancun Convention Center.

Tetra Pak Installs 1,000 Solar Panels at Queretaro Plant

Tetra Pak announced the installation of 1,000 solar panels at its plant in Queretaro, as part of its sustainability and decarbonization efforts. The investment of MX$11 million (US$543,000) is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 400t annually, significantly lowering the plant’s environmental impact.