MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 11.Oct.2026, Words: 445) — Company briefs spanning details on Vente Venezuela, the Llanos Human Rights Foundation (Fundehullan), PEMEX, the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and Cuentas Claras, among others. ALSO READ: MEXICO AMID TRUMP’S PROMISE-THREAT TO BAN ON US DIESEL EXPORTS LATIN AMERICA […]
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CFE and PEMEX prepare for arrival of Simon, Luz Elena says
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 251) — Brigades from the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and PEMEX are prepared to attend any eventuality related to the arrival hurricane SimĂłn. This, in coordination with the agencies of the government of Mexico. SimĂłn has intensified to a Category 3 […]
Mexico alerts residents as Simon approaches Pacific coast
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 187) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo informed residents of the states of Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Nayarit about the suspension of non-essential activities starting at 4:00 PM today, Saturday, due to the passage of Hurricane Simon, a category 4 storm. […]
Sheinbaum Luz Elena comment on investments, Guaymas-El Oro gas pipeline
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 7.Oct.2026, Words: 795) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted a historic investment of nearly 1.2 trillion Mexican pesos (MXN) in electricity and gas pipelines during her 6-year presidential term. “It’s a very good team working in the energy sector, under the […]
Mexico’s CFE readies for arrival of Hurricane Polo
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 21.Sep.2026, Words: 91) — Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) stated it is fully prepared to address any power outages resulting from Hurricane Polo. To this end, it has deployed 1,320 electricians, 331 cranes, 445 light vehicles, a communications vehicle, 82 emergency generators, 68 […]
Moody’s reaffirms ratings on CFE’s debt
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jul.2026, Words: 93) — Moody’s Mexico reaffirmed the highest ratings on its national scale for the Federal Electricity Commission‘s debt, according to El Financiero. RELATED: MOODY’S DOWNGRADES CREDIT RATINGS OF THE CFE AND 8 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSÂ
Mexico’s CFE reveals Oasis BCS green hydrogen project
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Jul.2026, Words: 152) — Mexico is takes a key step towards its energy future. This, in the aftermath of the presentation of Federal Electricity Commission’s Oasis BCS project which could mark the beginning of electricity generation with green hydrogen in the […]
PRESS DIGEST 25 JUN 2026: CCS Stock Exchange hours; Olmeca power issue
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jun.2026, Words: 489) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on The Caracas Stock Exchange, PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), CFE, Power Metallic Mines Inc., Baker Hughes, and JinkoSolar Holding […]
Mexico’s Sheinbaum calls for heightened promotion of social justice in electricity
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jun.2026, Words: 400) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo emphasized promotion of social justice in areas such as access to housing, healthcare, and electricity. She cited the energy justice program as an example, which aims to electrify 99.99% of the country […]
CFE promising savings of 85% on electricity bills with solar roofs
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jun.2026, Words: 300) — The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) is promising savings of up to 85% on electricity bills with solar roofs for families in northern Mexico experiencing extreme temperatures, according to El Financiero. The CFE stated thousands of families in northern Mexico […]
Mexico inaugurates dual cycle 357MW power plant in Colima
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Jun.2026, Words: 484) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo inaugurated the Federal Electricity Commission’s (CFE) combined cycle power plant in Colima. This, as part of actions to guarantee energy sovereignty and national sovereignty. The plant will generate an additional 357 megawatts (MW), bringing […]
PRESS DIGEST 13 JUN 2026: CFE on Manzanillo III and Colima power plants
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By editors and writers with Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum CA, 13.Jun.2026, Words: 190) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on SENER and CFE, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) […]
PRESS DIGEST 21 MAY 2026: Moody’s downgrades CFE, 8 banks in MEX
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 21.May.2026, Words: 475) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on CFE, Moody’s, BBVA MĂ©xico, Banco Mercantil del Norte (Banorte), Banco Santander, Banco Nacional de MĂ©xico, […]
Moody’s downgrades credit ratings of the CFE and 8 financial institutionsÂ
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.May.2026, Words: 228) — Moody’s downgraded the credit ratings of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and 8 financial institutions as a result of the downgrade of Mexico’s investment grade. Moody’s lowered CFE’s senior unsecured foreign currency ratings to Baa3 from Baa2 and affirmed […]
PRESS DIGEST 20 MAY 2026: ECOPETROL buys wind cluster; González Ortega in MEX
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 20.May.2026, Words: 325) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on QatarEnergy, Shell, SENER and ECOPETROL, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all […]
PEMEX and CFE outlooks revised to negative on same action on sovereign, S&P says
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By S&P Global Ratings, 13.May.2026, Words: 789) — S&P Global Ratings revised its rating outlooks on state-owned Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) and Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE) to negative to mirror the same rating action on Mexico. The negative rating outlook on Mexico reflects the risk of very slow […]
PRESS DIGEST 13 MAY 2026: PEMEX/CFE downgraded; Salina Cruz refinery tragedy
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 13.May.2026, Words: 366) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on CAMIN, Mayfair Gold Corp., PEMEX, and CFE, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not […]
S&P revises outlook for Mexico to negative on weakening fiscal flexibility
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By S&P Global Ratings, 12.May.2026, Words: 2016) — S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on the long-term ratings on Mexico to negative from stable. We affirmed the ‘BBB’ long-term foreign currency and ‘BBB+’ long-term local currency sovereign credit ratings on Mexico. We also affirmed our ‘A-2’ short-term ratings […]
Mexico’s Sheinbaum announces funds to supply gas to CFE’s 13 new power plants
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.May.2026, Words: 513) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo presented a natural gas pipeline plan as part of the country’s aim to expand achieve complete energy sovereignty. “Our goal is energy sovereignty. The goal of any country is energy sovereignty, expanding its production […]
Mexico’s gas pipeline plan calls for investments of MXN 140bn by 2030, Sheinbaum says
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.May.2026, Words: 175) — Mexico eyes investments of over MXN 140bn Mexican pesos by 2030 in its so-called gas pipeline plan. “Our goal is energy sovereignty,” Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said on 7 May 2026 during her morning presser.
Mexico authorizes private production of 5,000 MW from renewable sources
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.May.2026, Words: 136) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced authorization has been granted for the private production of 5,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity from renewable sources. She also said winners his week of the 11,000 MW mixed-investment tender, representing approximately 81 renewable […]
PRESS DIGEST 29 APR. 2026: CFE 1Q:26 losses; Petro-Peru refineries; PETROBRAS 1Q:26 output
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Apr.2026, Words: 460) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), Petro-Peru, PETROBRAS and Uruguay’s Ursea, among others. Energy Analytics Institute […]
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Sheinbaum and Mexican authorities inspect Salina Cruz refinery in Oaxaca [photo journal]
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Mar.2026, Words: 109) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, along with energy sector authorities from the Energy Secretariat (SENER), the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex), inspected the residual fuel oil utilization project at the Salina Cruz refinery in Oaxaca. […]
EAI brief: Sheinbaum comments on Pemex and CFE pensioners earning more than herself
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Feb.2026, Words: 100) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said a number of pensioners with PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex) and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) receive more money than she does. RELATED: CFE GENERATED 36,016 GWH OF CLEAN ENERGY BETWEEN JAN.-OCT. 2025 […]
EAI brief: CFE generated 36,016 GWh of clean energy between Jan.-Oct. 2025
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Feb.2026, Words: 58) — Between Jan. and Oct. 2025, Mexico’s Federal Energy Commission or CFE by its Spanish acronym, generated 36,016 GWh of clean energy. RELATED: HUMANITARIAN AID ARRIVES IN CUBA FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO ____________________ By Fidencio Casillas reporting […]
EAI brief: IOCs pull back from Mexico’s petrol market
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Feb.2026, Words: 108) — In recent years, international oil companies (IOCs) operating in Mexico have taken to close petrol stations. This, in response to government pressure for state-owned PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex) to regain market share, according to reports on 3 Feb. […]
CFE establishes emergency response steering group for winter storm “Fern”Â
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Jan.2026, Words: 284) — The Emergency Response Steering Group at the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has been established in permanent session to monitor the weather situations across the country. An initial report indicates no critical issues affecting system operations.
CFE returns to international markets, issues debt with extraordinary terms
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Jan.2026, Words: 416) — The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), in its international debt issuance on 22 Jan. 2026, achieved the highest oversubscription ever recorded by the company. Upon its return to international financial markets after a 16-month absence, CFE reached peak […]
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EAI brief: Pemex, CFE and SENER officials visit Lord of the Sea FPSO [photo journal]
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jan.2026, Words: ) — With the aim of monitoring strategic progress and strengthening coordination in Mexico’s priority energy projects, Pemex CEO Dr. VĂctor RodrĂguez Padilla, along with the head of the Ministry of Energy (SENER) and the director general of CFE […]
Mexico’s CFE says it doesn’t “threaten” companies, responding to Reforma story
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Jan.2026, Words: 175)  —Regarding the article published on 11 Jan. 2026 in Reforma, titled “CFE Hinders and Threatens Companies,” the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) responds that it was false that it “threatens” companies. “According to its responsibilities, it continuously reviews potential […]
EAI brief: Pemex recovers refining capacity, Sheinbaum Pardo saysÂ
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Jan.2026, Words: 156) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo oversaw the modernization of Tula refinery in Hidalgo, Mexico. Sheinbaum reported the 8 refineries owned by PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex) are now producing over 1 million barrels per day (MMb/d), she said on […]
SENER, Pemex, and CFE oversee hydrotreating reactor assembly at Salina Cruz refinery
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Dec.2025, Words: 240) — Mexican government energy sector officials, led by Secretary of Energy (SENER) head Luz Elena González Escobar, Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) general director Emilia Calleja Alor, and PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex) general director VĂctor RodrĂguez Padilla, oversaw the assembly […]
EAI executive briefing: Mexico energy-sector reforms and implications
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Dec.2025, Words: 640) — This investor briefing from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) highlights recent energy-sector reforms in Mexico and implications for state-owned enterprises (SOEs) PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex) and Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) as well as private investors. RELATED: SHEINBAUM’S 2026 ECONOMIC PACKAGE […]
Pemex CEO Padilla says company consolidates its energy sector turnaround
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Oct.2025, Words: 500) — PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex) CEO Dr. VĂctor RodrĂguez Padilla appeared before the Chamber of Deputies’ Energy Commission to present the progress, results, and challenges of the state-owned company during his current tenure at the helm. During his speech, […]
Mexico advances with actions to restore electric service after storms
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Oct.2025, Words: 197) — The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT) has restored access to 202 out of a total of 288 localities, with the clearance of 360 state network roads and feeder roads in Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, QuerĂ©taro, and […]
CFE provides details around connectivity in Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Oct.2025, Words: 263) — Mexico’s government provided a summary of actions to restore connectivity in areas affected by the rains in the states of Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz. Said restoration activities are being carried out by the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), […]
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum presents Plan Mexico to members of the World Economic Forum
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Oct.2025, Words: 364) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo presented Plan Mexico and its objectives to businesspeople from 17 member countries of the World Economic Forum. She reminded them that Plan Mexico aims to strengthen the domestic market and wages, as […]
CFE restores electricity in Zapata Sur neighborhood of Yucatán
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Sep.2025, Words: 174) — Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) said surveys of the Emiliano Zapata South neighborhood of MĂ©rida, Yucatán, confirmed electrical infrastructure is operating normally. Importantly, on 27 Sep. 2025 at 7:52am, a report was received of an outage affecting 27 […]
Mexico eyes bidding process for 2 solar thermal power plants in Baja California Sur
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Aug.2025, Words: 725) — The bidding process for the construction of 2 solar thermal power plants in Baja California Sur, with an investment of $800mn, will begin no later than early-2026, according to Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. Sheinbaum said the […]
Luz Elena says Sener aims to guarantee continuous energy with $8.2bn investment
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Aug.2025, Words: 457) — The head of Mexico’s Energy Secretariat or Sener, Luz Elena González Escobar said her agency was fully assuming its responsibility to guarantee continuous and increasingly clean electric energy across Mexico. The electricity transmission is the exclusive responsibility […]
EAI brief: Turks show off floating power plant in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Aug.2025, Words: 288) — The Turkish company Karadeniz Holding showed off the Powership barge, a floating power plant that can generate up to 240 megawatts and supply an entire city. The barge was reportedly anchored for a week in the port […]
Mexico eyes 10 new electric generation plants between 2025-2027, Sheinbaum says
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jul.2025, Words: 521) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo revealed there will be 10 new generating plants in the Latin American country between 2025-2027. Sheinbaum also said the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) increased its reserve margin from 6% to 10% in […]
EAI brief: Officials with SENER and CFE update on plans to strengthen electric grid
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jul.2025, Words: 368) — The head of Mexico’s Ministry of Energy (SENER) Luz Elena González Escobar and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) general director Emilia Esther Calleja Alor reported on ongoing efforts to strengthen Mexico’s national electric system grid including actions […]
Fact sheet: elimination of independent regulatory agencies in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Jul.2025, Words: 434) — Earlier this year, Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo signed a decree related to 8 secondary laws on energy matters with an aim on recovering state-owned PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex) and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE by its Spanish acronym) […]
Sheinbaum inaugurates CFE’s $350mn Villa de Reyes power plant in San Luis PotosĂ
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Jul.2025, Words: 347) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo inaugurated the Villa de Reyes combined cycle power plant San Luis PotosĂ. The plant, which is owned by the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), benefits 2.4 million people in the state. The plant […]
TC Energy commences collection of tolls from Mexico’s CFE on SE Gateway pipeline
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas and Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Jun.2025, Words: 338) — TC Energy Corporation commenced collection of tolls from Mexico’s ComisiĂłn Federal de Electricidad (CFE by its Spanish acronym) for the Southeast Gateway pipeline. The tolls have been paid by the CFE for the month […]
CFE says Mexicali Oriente Internal Combustion Plant starts commercial operations
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.May.2025, Words: 322) — The Mexicali Oriente Internal Combustion Plant (CCI), located in the state of Baja California, entered commercial operations in the wholesale electricity market on 12 May 2025. The CCI has 24 generation units that provide a total capacity of […]
CFE lays out $22.4bn plan for generation, transmission and distribution during 2025-2030
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Apr.2025, Words: 130) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and her team revealed updated data related to strengthening and expanding the national electric system between 2025-2030. The plan falls under the Plan Mexico umbrella, which aims to strengthen state-owned Federal Electricity Commission […]
Mexico to install 5,500 residential solar panels in Baja California in 2025
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Mar.2025) — Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) will install 5,500 photovoltaic rooftop panels on houses in Mexicali, Baja California with an investment of MXN$200mn Mexican pesos in 2025. Amid an abundance of sunlight in the region, the plan aims to reduce electricity […]
Mexico’s Sheinbaum signs decree for 8 secondary energy laws
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2025, Words: 275) — Within the framework of the 87th anniversary of Mexico’s oil expropriation, Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo signed a decree for release in the Official Journal of the Federation (DOF by its Spanish acronym) of 8 secondary laws […]