Thermal capacity accounted for 50.5% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,608GW. This is expected to contribute 35.2% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 5,040GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 1.41% is in Mexico. Listed below are the five largest upcoming thermal power plants by capacity in Mexico, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global thermal power segment. Buy the latest thermal power plant profiles here.

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1. Jorge Luque Combined Cycle Power Plant

The Jorge Luque Combined Cycle Power Plant is a 1,660MW thermal power project located in Federal District, Mexico. It is being developed by Generadora Fenix SAPI de CV. The project is currently in under construction stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2024. The project is owned by Sindicato Mexicano de Electricistas; Mota-Engil Mexico. Buy the profile here.

2. Tajin Combined Cycle Power Plant

Tajin Combined Cycle Power Plant is a 1,100MW thermal power project in Veracruz, Mexico. Tajin Energia is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2026. The project is currently in permitting stage. It is owned by Tajin Energia. Buy the profile here.

3. Tuxpan Phase 1 Combined Cycle Power Plant

The 1,086MW Tuxpan Phase 1 Combined Cycle Power Plant is located in Veracruz, Mexico. It is owned by Comision Federal de Electricidad. The thermal project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2024. Comision Federal de Electricidad is developing this project. Buy the profile here.

4. Valladolid CCGT Power Plant

The Valladolid CCGT Power Plant is a 1,020MW thermal power project. It is planned in Yucatan, Mexico. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed by Comision Federal de Electricidad. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2026. Comision Federal de Electricidad is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.

5. Norte IV Combined Cycle Power Plant

The 911.08MW thermal project, Norte IV Combined Cycle Power Plant is expected to get commissioned by 2027. It is being developed by Comision Federal de Electricidad. The project is currently in announced stage. Comision Federal de Electricidad is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.

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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Plants database, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide.