Background on Sener and its Relevance
The Secretaría de Energía (Sener) is Mexico’s primary energy policy and regulatory body, responsible for overseeing the country’s energy sector. Sener plays a crucial role in fostering investment, ensuring energy security, and promoting sustainable development within Mexico’s energy industry.
Extension of Project Submission Deadline
On October 20, Sener announced an extension of the deadline for power generation project submissions to participate in Mexico’s mandatory planning process for enhancing the nation’s electricity capacity. The extension, now the second one, provides additional time for interested parties to complete necessary payments for studies conducted by the Centro Nacional de Control de Energía (Cenace).
Details of the Extension
- The original deadline for paying Cenace-conducted studies was October 29.
- Sener extended the deadline to November 14, granting an additional four days.
- This extension is the second modification to the initial convocation announced on October 20.
Rationale for the Extension
Sener reported that interested parties, through the Ventanilla Única de Proyectos Estratégicos del Sector Energético (Strategic Projects Uniqueness Window), requested the extended period to prove their payments for Cenace studies.
Impact on Mexico’s Energy Sector
This extension aims to support the government’s initiatives, including:
- Plan México: A national development plan focusing on infrastructure, energy, and social programs.
- Plan Nacional de Desarrollo: The national development plan outlining Mexico’s goals for the 2019-2024 period.
- Transition Energy Goals: Objectives aimed at modernizing and diversifying Mexico’s energy mix, promoting clean energy sources, and ensuring long-term energy security.
Sener’s Secretary, Luz Elena González, explained that the convocation streamlines processes, expedites request handling, and groups projects by region. This approach optimizes reinforcement works and ensures financial viability for project development.
Project Capacity and Investment
The projects, once completed, will add approximately 6,000 megawatts to Mexico’s electricity capacity. This investment is estimated at around $7,140 million, with 3,790 megawatts from photovoltaic energy generation and 2,100 megawatts from wind energy.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of Sener’s extension? To provide additional time for interested parties to complete necessary payments for Cenace-conducted studies.
- Which government initiatives does this extension support? Plan México, the National Development Plan, and transition energy goals.
- What are the benefits of this convocation for Mexico’s energy sector? It streamlines processes, expedites request handling, groups projects by region, optimizes reinforcement works, and ensures financial viability for project development.
- What is the total capacity and investment expected from these projects? The projects will add approximately 6,000 megawatts to Mexico’s electricity capacity, with an estimated investment of around $7,140 million.
