Natural gas-fired power plants lead electric capacity additions in Mexico (EIA)

Natural gas is Mexico?s largest source of electricity generation, accounting for 54% of the country?s generation in 2015, up from 34% in 2005. According to Mexico?s national energy ministry (SENER), more than 60% of Mexico?s electric capacity additions between 2016 and 2020 are projected to come from natural gas-fired power plants, and significant natural gas capacity additions are expected to continue through 2029.

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