Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission announced the construction of a new plant that was questioned by business organization representatives
Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission said the construction of a new energy plant that has been questioned by business leaders in Mexicali is on its way.
The $379 million internal combustion plant will help provide additional energy to cover the deficit in summer months.
At the same time the plant is expected to avoid any outages while improving the economy, the commission said.
The project includes 24 Italian natural gas and diesel engines that will produce 429 MW.
The commission said the plant is expected to start operations in May 2023.
Entrepreneurial Council of Mexicali Chairman Octavio Sandoval said the plant will increase pollution rates in the city and is not in agreement with trade accords signed with the US and Canada.
Combined cycle and internal combustion have been substituted with solar and wind energy, Sandoval said.
Industry Chamber President Alberto Sánchez said the project was supposed to start this year.
The delay was due to the late arrival of engines from Europe because of supply chain issues.
Sánchez asked the commission to prioritize use of natural gas in the plant above diesel.
Although the plant is hoped to solve the energy crisis in the region it will not address the issue until new technology is used in energy plants, Sánchez said.
City defense
A City of Mexicali official said the energy project built by Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission is safe and does not pollute.
City Economic Development Promotion Director Victor Hugo Delgado told La Voz newspaper the Internal Combustion Plant used natural gas and diesel topnotch technology.
The $379 million facility is expected to become operational by June next year. It is planned to produce 429 megawatts.
Business organization leaders criticized the project for its potential impact on the environment. Also, the commission’s facility was scheduled to open in March 2022.
The project will be located in the Ejido Cuernavaca area in southeast Mexicali.
“Engines are new (and) it’s new technology,” Delgado said. “(The Federal Electricity Commission) must comply with emission regulations.”
The plant was thought to provide energy during summer high demand months.
Delgado told the newspaper the City just enforced complying with local land use and building ordinances.
Te puede interesar: Atribuye CFE apagón de este lunes a pedazo de cartón
