Energy in Mexico

Energy in Mexico describes energy, fuel, and electricity production, consumption, and import in Mexico.

In 2008, Mexico produced 234 TWh of electricity, of which, 86 TWh was from thermal power stations, 39 TWh from hydropower, 18 TWh from coal, 9.8 TWh from nuclear power, 7 TWh from geothermal power and 0.255 TWh from wind power. Mexico is among the world's top oil producers and exporters.

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.

Energy in MexicoIEA Key World Energy Statistics Statistics 2015 , 2014 (2012R as in November 2015 + 2012 as in March 2014 is comparable to previous years statistical calculation criteria, 2013 , 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , 2006 IEA October, crude oil p.11, coal p. 13 gas p. 15 Capita Prim. energy Production Export Electricity CO2-emission Million TWh TWh TWh TWh Mt 2004 104.0 1,925 2,952 1,002 188 374 2007 105.7 2,143 2,920 723 214 438 2008 106.6 2,100 2,717 549 215 408 2009 107.4 2,031 2,559 492 218 400 2010 108.3 2,071 2,633 508 226 417 2012 109.2 2,165 2,654 418 250 432 2012R 117.1 2,191 2,547 266 246 436 2013 118.4 2,224 2,518 253 255 452 Change 2004-10 4.1% 7.6% -10.8% -49.3% 20.3% 11.6% Mtoe = 11.63 TWh. Prim. energy includes energy losses 2012R = calculation criteria changed, numbers updated

Oil production

Renewable energy

Geothermal power Mexico had the sixth greatest geothermal energy production in 2019.IGA electricity generation for Mexico Mexico is home to the largest geothermal power stations in the world, the Cerro Prieto Geothermal Power Station.

As of 2026, another of the largest operational plants is :es:Central geotermoeléctrica Los Azufres.

In 2017, Los Humeros III entered operation, situated upon the Los Humeros volcanic caldera.

Wind power

Electricity 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. As of 2026, most of Mexico's electricity comes from oil (33 TWh) and gas (221 TWh).

Carbon capture and storage

Energy Secretariat

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