Mexico’s State Power Firm Charts US$39.8 Billion Power Expansion Through 2030
Mexico's state power utility published a five-year investment map on 26 August 2026. The CFE development programme commits US$39.8 billion to new plants, lines and substations through 2030. The post Mexico’s State Power Firm Charts US$39.8 Billion Power Expansion Through 2030 appeared first on The Rio Times .
On 26 August 2026, Mexico's state power utility, Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), unveiled a five-year investment map totaling US$39.8 billion. The plan, replacing the previous business plan, outlines growth targets, investment needs, and financial results for 2026-2030.
CFE intends to generate 492.3 billion pesos (US$29.0 billion) through 72 projects, including 467.3 billion pesos (US$27.5 billion) for 52 new power plants and 25 billion pesos (US$1.5 billion) for 20 inherited projects. Transmission lines will see a 7,545-kilometer expansion due to 131.9 billion pesos (US$7.8 billion) allocated for 175 projects. Distribution networks will grow by 97 new substations and 95 expansions, funded by 51.8 billion pesos (US$3.1 billion).
The utility aims to increase its generating capacity by 18,597 MW, with renewables accounting for 15,203 MW (82% of additions). CFE's share of generation in the Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN) will rise from 43% to 53%, while renewable capacity will increase from 21% to 34% of its output by 2030. Over half of the planned financing will come from private capital partners, with CFE retaining at least 54% stake in mixed generation projects.
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