Luz Elena González, Secretary of Energy, stated on 2026-09-02 that 100 power plants will be constructed throughout Mexico starting next year. ^[1] Juan Carlos Carpio, general director of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), stated at the Energy Infrastructure Forum that the company will seek to expand private sector participation in projects through schemes beyond standard exploration and extraction contracts. ^[2] Luz Elena González, Secretary of Energy, stated on 2026-09-02 that the project will include the reinforcement of transmission and distribution networks necessary for the energy generated. ^[3] Carpio noted that while ten mixed contracts have been signed to date, Pemex aims to accelerate their definition and expand beyond what is strictly established in the Hydrocarbons Law to utilize the broader possibilities allowed by Pemex's own legal regime. ^[4] Pemex will install working tables with private companies to analyze projects by value chain segment and address pending issues, including outstanding debts with suppliers and contractors. ^[5] The proposed collaboration mechanisms would allow Pemex to share risks, costs, investments, and benefits with private companies while maintaining the condition that the State retains control over the public interest. ^[6] Juan Carlos Carpio Fragoso, director of Pemex, stated on 2026-09-02 that private investment in refining and petrochemicals is not limited to the Hydrocarbons Law. ^[7]