Octavio Mota Palomino, director general of the National Energy Control Center (CENACE), announced that electricity demand in Mexico will reach a new historic high of up to 54,000 megawatts during the hottest months of the year (May to the end of summer). The system will face 'tight' conditions, though with sufficient reserves to avoid blackouts. He emphasized that the main risk lies not in installed capacity but in operational factors, such as the supply of natural gas, particularly in the southeast of the country. To mitigate these risks, CENACE implemented an advanced maintenance program between November and March to guarantee the availability of power plants during the peak consumption season. A critical point remains on the Yucatán Peninsula, where the supply is set to be reinforced with 150 megawatts of emergency generation from portable plants of the Federal Electricity Commission.
Mexico Awaits Summer Peak in Electricity Demand
Mexico braces for a new record in electricity consumption this summer. The grid operator warns of tight conditions but guarantees no blackouts. The main risks are tied to gas supplies.
