{"id":5119,"date":"2022-02-02T14:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T20:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/accesstomexico.mx\/blog\/?p=5119"},"modified":"2022-02-03T14:48:38","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T20:48:38","slug":"cfe-plans-to-deal-with-potential-natural-gas-supply-stoppage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accesstomexico.mx\/blog\/cfe-plans-to-deal-with-potential-natural-gas-supply-stoppage\/","title":{"rendered":"CFE Plans to Deal with Potential Natural Gas Supply Stoppage."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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MEXICO BUSINESS NEWS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CFE has revealed a new strategy that deals with the possible threat of a new winter storm in Texas, which could halt the much-needed supply of gas and cause blackouts like it did in February 2021. The state utility furthermore began to provide electricity to 400 companies following a notable permit cancellation for Iberdrola and signed a MOU with Sempra Energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CFE Announces Measures to Deal with Potential US Gas Supply Stoppage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CFE reported a new strategy in the event of another Texas freeze, the main exporter of the utility\u2019s essential natural gas. CFE implemented an early warning system if a shortage looms after pipelines freeze, in time for a new potential polar vortex expected to hit Texas next week. The company deems a repeat of 2021\u2019s conditions unlikely, however.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CFE Provides Electricity to 400 Companies Following Iberdrola Permit Cancellation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week, the self-supply legacy permit of Iberdrola\u2019s Dulces Nombres power plant expired after CRE did not address the topic during its last session, effectively cancelling its permit. President L\u00f3pez Obrador said CFE would provide electricity to the 400 companies that were supplied via the 500MW plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mayor Sheinbaum Reveals Bordo Poniente Plant is Almost Finished<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said that Mexico City\u2019s new renewable, biomass-fired power plant has been 90 percent constructed. The power plant uses hydrothermal carbonization (HTC), which converts organic waste into gas, charcoal and pellets that can be used to capture carbon or produce power as a coal substitute. The project was developed between CFE, SENER and UNAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Mexico\u2019s Renewable Energy Investment Pool Running Dry?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading Mexican wind and solar associations warn that President Andres Manuel L\u00f3pez Obrador\u2019s bill to reform the energy sector is driving potential investors out the country. Even if the president\u2019s proposal does not manage to place the state in charge of the energy sector, uncertainty is already halting the flow of investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CRE Denies Permits to Four Private Power Producers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CRE has denied generation permits to four private power producers, Energ\u00eda Sierra Ju\u00e1rez Holding, FP Proyectos de Energ\u00eda Renovable de M\u00e9xico, Mares Energ\u00eda and Energ\u00edas Renovables Valle del Mezquital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CFE and Sempra Infrastructure Sign MOU for the Development of Natural Gas Supply Projects<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The companies signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of important proposed projects, which include the Vista Pacifico gas liquefaction project, a regasification project in La Paz and the resumption of operations of the Guaymas-El Oro pipeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twelve Companies Compete for Central Market Solar Project Contract<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forbes confirmed that companies sent a technical proposal to developer CFE to win the EPC contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renewable Energy Beneficial but it Destabilizes Grid: CENACE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A representative of grid operator CENACE said the increase of renewable energy has destabilized Mexico\u2019s grid during the Open Parliament sessions surrounding the electricity reform proposal. The main issue is that intermittent renewable energy are not adequately located. During the session, opinions on whether the reform was needed to remedy this issue differed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Is Solar DG Expected to Grow?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solar technology\u2019s excellent characteristics have successfully pushed forward distributed generation (DG) projects in Mexico. However, regulatory uncertainty, a lack of financing options and challenges in the supply chain, as well as logistics hurdles could dampen its growth. Despite the difficulties ahead, experts agree that DG solar will continue to grow next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INTERNATIONAL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bergen Can Run Engine on Hydrogen Without Hardware Changes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bergen Engines reported it successfully tested its B-Series gas engine to run on a blend of 85 percent natural gas and 15 percent hydrogen, without needing any adjustments. Power output was maintained completely, though harmful emissions were reduced significantly. Bergen is planning to develop a commercial solution that can accept up to 60 percent hydrogen and aims to push that number to 100 percent, meaning that the engine becomes renewable when running on green hydrogen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cas Biekmann. (2022). CFE Plans to Deal with Potential Natural Gas Supply Stoppage. M\u00e9xico. MEXICO BUSINESS NEWS.<\/em> Recuperado de<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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