Mexico

Mexico’s government will develop renewable energy projects to power the 300km Tehuantepec isthmus rail corridor between ports in Oaxaca and Veracruz states.

Mexico’s renewable energy sector might be on the road to recovery, with elections to be held in July 2024. Following a run of lean years, sponsors and lenders alike were enthusiastic for the future while discussing the renewable landscape at REFF Latam 2023 last week.

German renewables developer Sowitec will sell three solar development projects in Mexico.

Spanish law firm Cuatrecasas has appointed Iván Libenson as managing partner of its Mexico City office.

Atlas Renewable Energy has thrown the switch on its 300MW Mexican solar PV plant – La Pimienta in the state of Campeche – which is now fully operational.

Solar technology manufacturer First Solar has promoted Elie David Villeda Orozco to head its Latin American activities, based out of Mexico.

Enel Green Power has named Jose Luis Navarro Hermoso head of the company's Mexico operations.

Revolve Renewable Power has completed the acquisition of Centrica Business Solutions Mexico (CBS Mexico) for a total of MX$29 million ($1.4 million).

Sempra Infrastructure and state-owned utility company Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) have entered agreements to advance their partnership in Mexico.

Shell, through its subsidiary Shell Eastern Trading, has signed a sales and purchase agreement with Mexico Pacific for a portion of LNG from the West Coast North American facility.