Mexico´s National Energy Control Center, known as CENACE, has announced the fourth long term energy auction.

As with the previous auctions, the purpose is to provide the Mexican Basic Service Supplier (“CFE Basic Supply”) with capacity, power and clean energy certificates to fulfill its demand.

Key dates

Initial auction terms March 28, 2018
Final auction terms May 30, 2018
Prequalification October 11, 2018
Award November 2, 2018
Signing February 15, 2019
Commercial Operation Date (“COD”) January 1, 2021


Contacts

Hernán González
Hernán González
Partner
Email
hernan.gonzalez@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +52 55 3000 0601
Carlos Campuzano
Carlos Campuzano
Counsel
Email
carlos.campuzano@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +52 55 3000 0652

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