Energy Policies Beyond IEA Countries: Mexico 2017
This first review of Mexico’s energy policies by the International Energy Agency comes
at a momentous time for the country’s energy sector. The broad-based Energy Reform,
beginning with the Constitutional changes of December 2013, has continued at a steady
and impressive pace. Its reach and scope amounts to one of the most ambitious energy
system transformations in decades. The IEA applauds the government of Mexico for the
progress made to date.
Starting from a largely closed and monopoly-driven energy market, the reform has taken
concrete steps to harness market forces to attract investments and increase production
while ensuring transparency and rule of law, improving energy security and strengthening
the environmental sustainability of the energy sector.
Some policy areas, such as promoting competition and redesigning emergency preparedness,
will have to remain a priority. The transition to open energy markets should continue
in a transparent manner, and with regulatory certainty. The new roles and responsibilities
for the public and private entities, in particular for energy supply emergencies and
energy data collection, should be defined well. It is also critical to ensure sufficient
resources for the several new or strengthened regulatory authorities.
For the long term, as Mexico’s population, cities and economy are projected to grow
strongly, a cross-sectoral approach is required to limit the increase in energy demand
and energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. This review analyses the energy policy
challenges facing Mexico and provides recommendations for further policy improvements.
It is intended to help guide the country towards a more secure, sustainable and affordable
energy future.
Published on March 14, 2017
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