Mexico, US Agree to Expand Biofuel, Sustainability Efforts

Mexico’s Minister of Energy, Luz Elena González Escobar, met this week with US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to deepen Mexico-US energy cooperation through joint efforts on biofuels and sustainable development. Deputy Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke J. Lindberg and officials from Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) also attended the meetings, held at the the Ministry of Energy (SENER).

“We discussed opportunities for cooperation on biofuels to strengthen energy security and sustainable development in both countries,” González Escobar said following the meeting.

Both governments identified areas of collaboration to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and enhance regional energy security. The meeting forms part of a broader series of bilateral engagements aimed at aligning clean energy strategies, fostering technological innovation, and promoting an orderly energy transition while preserving Mexico’s energy sovereignty.

The talks follow previous Mexico–U.S. forums between González Escobar and several US officials to reinforce bilateral and trilateral cooperation under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) framework. In July, she held discussions with US Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson on energy infrastructure investment opportunities across North America. Earlier this year, she met with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright during the CERAWeek forum in Houston, where both sides underscored the importance of maintaining ongoing dialogue on clean energy production, innovation, and diversification of energy sources.

“A productive dialogue based on mutual understanding is key to strengthening a bilateral relationship that benefits both countries,” González Escobar said at the time.

The renewed engagement comes as Mexico prepares for the 2026 review of the USMCA, in which energy policy is expected to be a central topic. The review will evaluate the roles of PEMEX and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), as well as the implications of regulatory reforms following the dissolution of the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) and the National Hydrocarbons Commission (CNH).

According to SENER, sustainable development requires not only the adoption of clean energy but also responsible economic growth that efficiently uses natural resources and minimizes environmental impact. Strengthening cooperation on biofuels, the ministry said, represents a strategic opportunity to develop projects that are both financially viable and environmentally responsible, generating economic and social benefits for both nations.