The Governor of Guanajuato, Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo, celebrated the inauguration of the Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCC) in Salamanca, a project of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) designed to meet the growing energy demand in the Bajío region. The combined cycle technology of this plant will contribute to reducing 3.5 million tons of CO2 emissions and saving more than 7 million cubic meters of water annually.
During the event, the Governor highlighted the importance of unified strategic projects in Mexico, emphasizing the strength and talent of the population. Notable figures present at the inauguration included the Director of CFE, María Esther Calleja Alor, the Secretary of Energy, Luz Elena González Escobar, and the Municipal President of Salamanca, Julio César Ernesto Prieto Gallardo.
Guanajuato made a crucial advance in water management by signing an agreement for 6.4 billion pesos for the modernization of irrigation systems, a key measure in the face of the water crisis in the region. The agreement was signed by Governor Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo and the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, as part of the National Agreement on the Human Right to Water and Sustainability, with the participation of the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) and the producers of Irrigation District 011.
The modernization project will benefit more than 10,200 hectares, positively impacting 25,000 producers and allowing for the recovery of 120 million cubic meters of water. Another relevant project is the construction of the aqueduct from the Solís dam to León, which will supply several localities including Celaya, Salamanca, Irapuato, Silao, and León.
Additionally, priority works will be carried out in potable water and flood prevention in coordination with local authorities. The construction of the combined cycle power plant requires an investment of approximately 15 billion pesos, with a capacity of 927.10 megawatts (MW), and is expected to be fully operational by the year 2028, benefiting nearly 1.9 million residents in the region.
