Energy Growth Needs Stronger Infrastructure to Deliver Impact
Industry leaders in Tijuana have welcomed recent federal efforts to expand energy production, viewing them as a positive step toward strengthening Mexico’s industrial competitiveness. However, they warn that without significant investment in infrastructure, the benefits of this expansion could be limited.
According to local industrial representatives, including leadership from CANACINTRA in Tijuana, the region still lacks sufficient local power generation capacity, which remains a key barrier to attracting new investment.
While the federal government’s push to increase energy supply is seen as encouraging, business leaders emphasize that generation alone is not enough. They argue that improvements in transmission, distribution, and overall infrastructure are essential to ensure that electricity can reliably reach industrial zones.
The concern reflects a broader national challenge, as energy availability and reliability have become critical factors for companies deciding where to locate operations, particularly in northern Mexico where manufacturing demand is growing. Without adequate infrastructure, even increased energy production may not translate into real industrial expansion.
Industry voices also stress that energy shortages or limitations can directly slow down investment decisions, especially in high-consumption sectors such as manufacturing and advanced industry. Ensuring a stable and accessible energy supply is therefore seen as fundamental to maintaining growth momentum.
Ultimately, while the expansion of Mexico’s energy capacity is a step in the right direction, the private sector insists that parallel investments in infrastructure will be necessary to fully capitalize on new opportunities and support long-term industrial development.
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