On January 28, 2026, the Guidelines for the mixed development schemes of the Comisión Federal de Electricidad, were published in Mexico’s Official Gazette of the Federation. On February 6, 2026, the Ministry of Energy’s “Ventanilla Energía portal” released information for registration under the call, together with supporting materials and a presentation dated that same day.
For private participants, the key point is not the existence of the scheme, but its governance architecture. In projects with a public component, stewardship, control, and oversight typically translate into reserved matters, decision rules, reporting, and audit requirements. The private participant, in turn, will typically assume performance obligations, schedule commitments, and traceable supporting evidence.
The Ventanilla materials contemplate, in general terms, two routes to engage. First, registration tied to specific projects. Second, registration linked to regional capacity or technology requirements, for participants seeking to align with system needs before defining a specific project.
Market commentary has mentioned an order of magnitude in the several thousand megawatt range across multiple regions as a reference point for scale. That type of indicator can be useful to frame the opportunity, with the caveat that details and conditions should be confirmed in the official process documents.
In processes of this nature, a competitive advantage rarely comes from moving first. It comes from arriving with a coherent, executable file. That means consistent information, traceability of decisions, and a consortium and third party structure that can withstand audit and change management without relying on a single provider.
What questions are worth asking in connection with this matter?
What does governance of the participation vehicle require, and which decisions remain reserved to the State?
It is worth identifying from the outset which matters require approval, how project governance is structured, and what reporting and oversight duties will apply. These rules define execution speed, change management, and how critical decisions must be documented.
What evidence and traceability obligations will apply throughout the project life cycle?
Beyond registration, it is reasonable to expect information requirements on milestones, quality, safety, costs, payments, and compliance. A repository with version control, clear retention criteria, and defined responsibilities improves efficiency and supports subsequent reviews.
How should consortia and third parties be aligned so the documentation obligation does not break along the chain?
In energy projects, weak points often sit with integrators, critical equipment suppliers, engineering, construction, and operations. It is essential to require, in enforceable terms, information delivery, data standards, audit rights, and remedies if a third party fails to document or cooperate. Without that alignment, the visible participant absorbs the cost of another party’s non compliance.
What should the contract provide for scope, schedule, and payment changes without slowing execution?
A clear change process defines approvals, minimum evidence, traceability of instructions, and impacts on price and timetable. Payment and progress certification mechanics should also be practical and verifiable to protect continuity across the supply chain.
What information is essential to sustain the project before investment committees and financiers?
Typically, you need a verifiable project narrative with documented assumptions, a risk matrix, a permitting path and milestones, and a mitigation plan for reasonable scenarios. That file also helps administer the project if the process includes audits or technical reviews.
At FMB, we support legal, finance, and technical teams in preparing participation files, consortium governance, and contractual structures for public component projects, with a focus on executable evidence and operational continuity. If it would be useful to review your participation strategy or documentation package, we would be glad to discuss it in a technical conversation.
Sources consulted:
Official Gazette of the Federation. Guidelines for the mixed development schemes of the State owned public enterprise, Comisión Federal de Electricidad. Publication dated January 28, 2026. Link: https://sidofqa.segob.gob.mx/notas/5778994
Ministry of Energy. Ventanilla Energía. Notice dated February 6, 2026 on information required to register for the call for CFE mixed development schemes. Link: https://ventanilla.energia.gob.mx/avisos/8
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