Introduction to the New Central de Ciclo Combinado (CCC) El Sauz II
Querétaro, Qro. The new Central de Ciclo Combinado (CCC) El Sauz II will provide certainty to investment projects seeking to establish in the state, declared Marco Antonio Del Prete Tercero, Secretary of Sustainable Development (Sedesu).
Named After a Historical Figure
The new installation, named after Josefa Ortiz Téllez-Girón, an important figure in Mexico’s independence movement, ensures that Querétaro has sufficient energy to meet its needs.
According to Del Prete Tercero, there are no records of companies leaving the state due to energy shortages.
“We will be generating an additional 269 megawatts (MW) in Querétaro, which provides certainty to investments and energy supply. This gives us peace of mind, and I am pleased to say that no company has left Querétaro due to energy issues… This gives us certainty that there will be sufficient and ample energy for investments wanting to come to the state,” he expressed.
Promoting Sustainable Energy
In parallel, Del Prete Tercero emphasized the importance of promoting sustainable energy sources. This includes encouraging businesses to install solar panels and reducing energy consumption from fossil fuels.
“Today, the El Sauz II combined cycle power plant is low in emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option. We are also promoting the transition to solar panels, and many companies have adopted this measure. We are working hard on various fronts to reduce energy consumption from fossil fuels,” he stated.
Increased Capacity
The new CCC has a net capacity of 269 MW and is located in Pedro Escobedo. It was inaugurated by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on December 20.
During the inauguration, Emilia Esther Calleja Alor, General Director of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), highlighted that the infrastructure increases capabilities to ensure Querétaro’s energy demand.
Calleja Alor further explained that in 2022, Querétaro’s energy demand was 1,535 MW, but the installed capacity was only 723 MW.
However, the additional 269 MW from the new CCC will complement the 958 MW from Salamanca’s CCC in Guanajuato and nearly 450 MW from Villa de Reyes’ CCC in San Luis Potosí. These three centrals, all inaugurated this year, contribute almost 1,677 MW to the National Electric System.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the new Central de Ciclo Combinado (CCC) El Sauz II? It is a new power plant in Querétaro with a net capacity of 269 MW, ensuring energy supply for the state’s growing needs.
- Who is Josefa Ortiz Téllez-Girón? She was a prominent figure in Mexico’s independence movement, and the new power plant is named in her honor.
- Why is this new power plant important for investments? It provides certainty to investment projects by ensuring a stable energy supply, which has not led any company to leave Querétaro due to energy issues.
- What are the benefits of promoting sustainable energy sources? Encouraging solar panel installation and reducing fossil fuel consumption helps decrease greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a healthier environment.
- How does the new CCC impact Querétaro’s energy capacity? The 269 MW from the new CCC, combined with existing capacities, significantly increases Querétaro’s energy supply capabilities to meet its demand.
