Background on Marco Antonio Del Prete Tercero and His Role
Marco Antonio Del Prete Tercero serves as the Secretary of Sustainable Development (Sedesu) in Querétaro, Mexico. During the fourth report of the state government from 2021-2027, Del Prete Tercero announced significant energy infrastructure projects that aim to address the region’s power supply needs for upcoming years.
Key Energy Infrastructure Projects
Del Prete Tercero highlighted that both public and private sectors have planned projects for up to 900 megawatts (MW) of energy coverage in Querétaro. These projects include medium and high-voltage initiatives by the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), the National Center for Energy Control (Cenace), and private entities.
CloudHQ Project
One of these projects is led by CloudHQ, which requires energy to establish a campus with six data centers. This investment was recently announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo during her morning conference.
Other Notable Projects
- Parque Industrial Pyme: 180 MW
- Parque Industrialix in Corregidora: 90 MW
Del Prete Tercero mentioned that these projects include various investments, some of which are private. The CloudHQ and Sheinbaum Pardo announcements pertain to the company’s investment in a maneuvering framework that can reach up to 750 MW, with an initial phase of 250 MW. Additionally, the Parque Industrial Pyme investment is 180 MW and can be doubled.
Impact on Energy Supply
Although these projects are primarily intended for industrial use, Del Prete Tercero explained that the installation of these transmission capacities will help alleviate tension in domestic, low-voltage grids. This, he argued, will contribute to meeting both industrial and residential energy needs.
Data Centers’ Energy Infrastructure
Del Prete Tercero pointed out that data centers are investing in their own infrastructure to meet energy requirements. He emphasized that this development is beneficial, as the industry generates its own supply without negatively impacting the population.
Project Timeline
The Sedesu secretary estimated that these projects could show significant progress and yield results within a couple of years.
Key Questions and Answers
- What are the energy infrastructure projects in Querétaro? Both public and private sectors have planned projects for up to 900 MW of energy coverage, including medium and high-voltage initiatives by CFE, Cenace, and private entities.
- What is the CloudHQ project? CloudHQ requires energy to establish a campus with six data centers, which was recently announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
- What other notable projects are part of the energy infrastructure plan? Projects include Parque Industrial Pyme (180 MW) and Parque Industrialix in Corregidora (90 MW).
- How will these projects impact energy supply in Querétaro? These initiatives will help alleviate tension in domestic, low-voltage grids and meet both industrial and residential energy needs.
- What is the role of data centers in this plan? Data centers are investing in their own infrastructure to meet energy requirements, ensuring the industry generates its supply without negatively impacting the population.
- When can we expect progress on these projects? The Sedesu secretary estimates that significant progress and results could be achieved within a couple of years.
