Mexico, Canada Advance Energy Ties as Solar and LNG Projects Grow

This week in energy, Mexico and Canada set the course for deeper cooperation through their 2025–2028 Action Plan, while INEEL and CENAM join forces to boost innovation in key technologies like CO₂ capture and battery storage. Sempra reshapes its portfolio with a billion stake sale and advances its billion investment Port Arthur LNG expansion. Meanwhile, CFE opens bidding for a market study on the Puerto Peñasco solar project, and Grupo Lomas launches a MX$230 million solar initiative in the Mexican Caribbean

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Mexico, Canada Strengthen Energy Cooperation 2025–2028

Mexico and Canada unveiled the 2025–2028 Action Plan to deepen cooperation in energy, infrastructure, sustainability, and trade. The roadmap prioritizes clean energy, hydrogen, CCUS, and smart grids, while advancing joint efforts in emission reduction, electric mobility, and renewable energy projects to strengthen bilateral integration and the energy transition.

INEEL, CENAM Sign Deal to Boost Mexico’s Energy Innovation

INEEL and CENAM signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen Mexico’s energy and technology projects, focusing on innovation, metrology, and standards for areas like battery storage, CO₂ capture, and air quality, while enhancing the country’s role in the global research landscape.

Sempra Sells US$10 Billion Stake, Advances US$12 Billion Port Arthur LNG Expansion

Sempra will sell a 45% stake in Sempra Infrastructure Partners to a KKR-led consortium for US$10 billion, streamlining its business toward US utility growth while strengthening its balance sheet. The company also confirmed a US$12 billion final investment decision for Port Arthur LNG Phase 2, set to expand US LNG export capacity by 2030–2031.

CFE Opens Market Study Bidding for Puerto Peñasco Solar Project

CFE launched the bidding process for Market Conditions Research on the Puerto Peñasco Secuencia III solar project, a key step before contracting Fideicomiso Energías Limpias No. 10670. The procedure invites experienced firms in photovoltaic and storage projects to submit proposals by Nov. 14, with reviews led by Technical and Economic Commissions.

Grupo Lomas Starts Solar Project in Mexican Caribbean

Grupo Lomas invested MX$230 million in a solar project with Kiin Energy and Energía Real to power hotels in the Mexican Caribbean, cutting CO₂ emissions by over 1,000 t annually.

Mexico’s 2026 Budget Gives Just 0.67% to Clean Energy

Mexico’s 2026 energy budget allocates just 0.67% to clean energy, raising doubts about meeting the 2030 renewable targets despite rising overall spending.

Beatriz Robles Named President of Senate Energy Commission

Senator Beatriz Robles was appointed president of the Senate’s Energy Commission, succeeding Laura Castillo. With a background in the private sector at firms like Jumex, 3M México, and Terrafix GmbH, as well as legislative experience as federal deputy and senator, Robles also serves on commissions for foreign relations, science, education, and railway infrastructure.