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ARTICLE · 15 APRIL 2015

Eligibility Requirements For An Electric Power Generation Permit In Mexico

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On April 8, 2015, the Regulatory Energy Commission issued administrative resolution RES/182/2015 in the Mexico Official Federal Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación).

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Jose Rodrigo Pineiro Villanueva is an Associate in our Mexico City office.

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  • On April 8, 2015, the Regulatory Energy Commission issued administrative resolution RES/182/2015 in the Mexico Official Federal Gazette.
  • Prior to obtaining an electric power generation permit, applying companies should file for a social impact assessment of the project before the Ministry of Energy, among other requirements. 

On April 8, 2015, the Regulatory Energy Commission (CRE) issued administrative resolution RES/182/2015 in the Mexico Official Federal Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación). The requirements and general information pertaining to companies applying for an electric power generation permit are discussed in detail in the resolution.

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