Grid Modernization The CFE is actively investing heavily in upgrading its electrical grid, including a recent US$525 million allocation in Nuevo León and plans to modernize transmission and distribution assets. This creates opportunities for advanced grid software, smart metering, energy management systems, and grid resilience services.

Expansion & Capacity With 177 generation plants totaling over 50 GW and ongoing construction of new plants in regions like Tijuana, there is a sustained demand for equipment, EPC services, maintenance, and long-term reliability solutions suitable for large-scale power assets.

Nearshoring Growth Nuevo León’s role as a nearshoring hub highlights increased electricity demand and grid strain in northern Mexico, presenting sales opportunities for backup power, modular generation, transmission upgrades, and distributed energy resource integration.

Digital & Security CFE relies on Microsoft 365, SharePoint and enterprise tech; coupled with past incidents involving forged documents, there is a clear need for robust cybersecurity, identity management, and secure document workflows to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

Sustainability Transition Despite a diversified mix of generation, there is emphasis on solar installations in remote communities and ongoing investments in generation and transmission. This positions opportunities for solar assets, PV deployment, microgrids, and energy access projects in underserved areas.