Without electricity, nearshoring will not drive growth

Without electricity, nearshoring will not drive growth

Mexico’s economic recovery faces a critical obstacle: the insufficient electrical infrastructure needed to sustain growth and attract industrial investment. Although energy demand is projected to rise, the limited expansion of transmission networks could hinder the development of nearshoring, a key strategy for consolidating Mexico as a strategic trade partner. To address this gap without relying exclusively on constrained public resources, the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) seeks to attract private capital through debt issuances. This mechanism complements state investment, but its success depends on legal certainty and swift execution to prevent supply shortages from diverting investors to other countries. The relevance of this article to open data lies in the need for transparency and access to information on project execution and energy data. Public availability of up-to-date statistics on installed capacity and consumption is vital for monitoring investment efficiency, assessing supply risks, and ensuring that public policies adequately respond to the real demands of the productive sector and the energy transition.

Source: eleconomista.com.mx
Published on 2026-11-02