President Sheinbaum Inaugurates Josefa Ortiz Téllez Girón Power Plant in Querétaro

Inauguration and Plant Overview

• 🚀 President Claudia Sheinbaum inaugurated the "El Sauz II" Combined Cycle Power Plant in Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro.
• 💡 The plant was officially renamed "Josefa Ortiz Téllez Girón" to honor women and historical heroines, a first for a power generation facility.
• 🤝 The event highlighted collaboration between federal and state governments, with Governor Mauricio Curi emphasizing Querétaro's energy needs.

Strengthening Energy Sovereignty

• ✅ The plant is a key part of Mexico's strategy to ensure the State generates at least 54% of the nation's electricity.
• 🛡️ Constitutional reforms in 2024 were crucial to vertically reintegrate CFE and prevent privatization attempts seen in previous administrations.
• ⚡ A strong public utility like CFE is vital for regulating prices, ensuring energy sovereignty, and responding rapidly to national emergencies and natural disasters.

Capacity and Regional Impact

• 📈 The "Josefa Ortiz Téllez Girón" plant adds 269 megawatts (MW) to the national grid, benefiting over 4 million users in the central region.
• 🎯 This new capacity helps meet Querétaro's significant demand, which was 1,535 MW against an installed capacity of 723 MW in 2025.
• 📊 Combined with other plants like Salamanca and Villa de Reyes, the total additional contribution is 1,777 MW, ensuring the state's demand is met.

Future Investments and Technology

• 🌱 CFE plans to invest over 140 billion pesos in the coming years to boost generation capacity, expand transmission lines, and maintain facilities.
• 🏗️ Future projects include the Salamanca II Combined-Cycle Power Plant (483 MW) to address growing demand in the Bajío region.
• 🔬 The plant utilizes natural gas and a dry cooling system, demonstrating a commitment to cleaner, more efficient energy generation and water conservation.

Recognition of CFE Workers

• 👏 Speakers universally praised CFE workers for their unwavering commitment and rapid response in restoring electricity after severe weather events like hurricanes and earthquakes.
• 💖 President Sheinbaum expressed her deep appreciation for CFE, citing her personal history as a former researcher and employee focused on energy planning.
• 👷‍♀️ The dedication of CFE's 90,000 employees is seen as essential for Mexico's transformation and ensuring energy access for all citizens.