Mexico

The energy mix is dominated by oil and gas, with oil accounting for almost half of the total. Mexico has a fast-growing electricity sector, with demand increasing on average by 1.6% per year since 2000. Natural gas is the main source for electricity, a large part imported from the United States and benefiting from low North American gas prices.

Power generation from renewable sources is increasing significantly, thanks to targets and support for clean energy and exceptionally good wind and solar resources. In contrast, oil use for electricity has declined dramatically over the past 15 years, but still remains higher than in many other IEA countries. With 98.7% of the population having access to electricity, the challenge consists in connecting remaining, remote areas. Efficiency gains in Mexico since 2000 have reduced coal and gas imports by 2% and avoided 12 MT CO₂-eq in emissions. More than half of these savings have been achieved in the residential sector, followed by passenger transport.

Last updated Dec 16, 2021