Energy power units Mexico

How much energy does Mexico use?

This page is part of Global Energy Monitor 's Latin America Energy Portal. Mexico derives more than 80% of its total energy supply from fossil fuels. In 2019, oil contributed 45.20%, followed by natural gas (37.84%), coal (6.44%), biofuels (5.02%), wind and solar (2.75%), nuclear (1.62%), and hydro power (1.13%).

What is Mexico's energy source?

In 2022, Mexico's electricity generation primarily came from four key sources: natural gas (56.8%), oil (13.5%), coal (6.8%), and renewables (19.5%)—which included hydroelectric power, wind energy, solar PV systems, geothermal energy, biofuels, and waste.

What opportunities are there in Mexico's electrical power industry?

Mexico’s electrical power industry mainly offers opportunities for U.S. products, services, and technologies for energy efficiency, distributed generation, energy storage, small-scale renewable energy projects, and distribution networks. The U.S. Commercial Service Mexico is ready to assist you in exploring these opportunities in Mexico.

What is Mexico's energy supply in 2022?

In 2022, Mexico's total energy supply (TES) consisted of oil, accounting for 44.3%, with natural gas at 39.0%, and coal at 5.5%. Biofuels and waste constituted 5.0% of the total, while other renewables, such as hydro, wind, and solar, combined to form 4.8%. Nuclear energy contributed a minor portion, representing 1.5% of the overall energy supply.

What is the energy sector like in Mexico?

The electricity sector in Mexico relies heavily on thermal sources (75% of total installed capacity), followed by hydropower generation (19%).

What percentage of Mexico's electricity comes from fossil fuels?

Although almost three-quarters of the electricity produced in Mexico was from fossil fuels in 2022, the country’s General Climate Change Law set the goal of having at least 35 percent of green energy in its power mix by 2024. Discover all statistics and data on Electricity in Mexico now on statista.com!