The energy reform paved the way for a new regulatory framework in which new components and stakeholders participate in this economic activity. This sector plays a major role in the national economy, as the country is considered an oil-producing nation and is home to electric power generation companies.
Our team has extensive experience advising a variety of clients in the public and private sectors on the implementation of the evolving legal framework in the energy sector, primarily in the areas of hydrocarbons (natural gas and petroleum), electricity, and renewable energy for the development, construction, and operation of various projects. Similarly, we have extensive experience in resolving disputes related to energy and infrastructure, primarily in arbitration proceedings before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
- Advised the Undersecretariat for Non-Regulated Businesses of the Federal Electricity Commission (“CFE”) during the implementation of the energy reform, regarding the commencement of operations by its subsidiary power generation companies under the newly implemented Wholesale Electricity Market framework.
- Represented the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (“CFE”) in various proceedings and contract negotiations for the supply of fuel for the operation of its power plants.
- Represented the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (“CFE”) in various arbitration proceedings involving independent power producers, regarding unscheduled outages, delays in scheduled outages, disputes over fuel quality, and the construction of transmission lines and electrical substations.
- Advised the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (“CFE”) on the implementation of the current protocol for public consultation with indigenous communities regarding hydroelectric projects.
- Advised the Comisión Nacional de Hidrocarburos (“CNH”) during bidding processes 2 and 3 of Round One regarding the exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons through a subcontracting agreement with the firm Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, S.C.
- Advised SSA México, a leading global port operator, during the planning phase for the development of a project at one of its terminals in Mexico, regarding the transportation and storage of petroleum products, specifically gasoline and diesel.
- Advised Ylem Energy Group on the development of projects related to clean energy sources, specifically projects for the generation of electricity through the combustion of landfill gas (methane).
- Advised Newell Rubbermaid Global (NYSE: NWL) on its registration as a Qualified Energy User, as well as on the negotiations of the supply contract with various Qualified Suppliers in accordance with the Electricity Industry Law and other applicable regulations.
- Advised Abengoa (in its capacity as the developer responsible for constructing a 34.5 kV synchronization bus at Unit 1 of the Francisco I. Madero refinery) in negotiations with Pemex before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the amendment of the construction contract, as a result of cost increases associated with the U.S. dollar exchange rate.
- Advised Zuma Energía on matters related to the use and surface occupation of electrical transmission infrastructure in connection with a wind project in Reynosa, Tamaulipas. The wind project was one of the winners of previous electricity auctions conducted by CENACE; it will utilize state-of-the-art wind technology and will be one of the largest and most productive wind projects nationwide.
- Advised Bow Power on conducting a legal due diligence review of various parcels of land to be used for developing photovoltaic projects in Mexico.
- Advised Newmont-Goldcorp during the process of connecting a load center within the company’s most promising gold mine in Mexico.
- Advised Novo Control on the development of the regulatory framework and obligations applicable to a natural gas transmission licensee to ensure compliance with its obligations under the ASEA.
- Advised Enuma Impacto Integral, S.C. on the development of a photovoltaic project in the state of Chihuahua that will generate up to 500 MW of electricity for the northern region of the country.
- Advised Seguro Energy Partners, LLC on the process of incorporating a Mexican company that will provide services to companies registered as Market Participants, as well as on the registration of the new company as a Market Participant in the generator category.
- Advised Accurate Industries Corp. during the negotiation, drafting, and execution of various contracts regarding the licensing and operation of a patented system that increases the efficiency of offshore well workover and repair operations.
- Advised Accurate Industries Corp. in the negotiation of various service contracts to be entered into with different companies for well testing services; well stimulation; and pressure drilling management, among others.
- Advised Bid Energy on the preparation and drafting of letters of intent, memoranda of understanding, and Power Purchase Agreements with generators using different technologies.
- Represented Bravos Generación S.A.P.I. de C.V. in the acquisition of a company authorized as a Non-Supplier Trader, as well as in the process of accrediting this company as a Market Participant with CENACE.
- Advised a Mexican construction company on various energy infrastructure projects (primarily assisting in the negotiation of the construction contract). Representing the company in an ICC arbitration regarding delays in civil engineering work.
The energy reform paved the way for a new regulatory framework in which new components and stakeholders participate in this economic activity. This sector plays a major role in the national economy, as the country is considered an oil-producing nation and is home to electric power generation companies.
Our team has extensive experience advising a variety of clients in the public and private sectors on the implementation of the evolving legal framework in the energy sector, primarily in the areas of hydrocarbons (natural gas and petroleum), electricity, and renewable energy for the development, construction, and operation of various projects. Similarly, we have extensive experience in resolving disputes related to energy and infrastructure, primarily in arbitration proceedings before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
- Advised the Undersecretariat for Non-Regulated Businesses of the Federal Electricity Commission (“CFE”) during the implementation of the energy reform, regarding the commencement of operations by its subsidiary power generation companies under the newly implemented Wholesale Electricity Market framework.
- Represented the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (“CFE”) in various proceedings and contract negotiations for the supply of fuel for the operation of its power plants.
- Represented the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (“CFE”) in various arbitration proceedings involving independent power producers, regarding unscheduled outages, delays in scheduled outages, disputes over fuel quality, and the construction of transmission lines and electrical substations.
- Advised the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (“CFE”) on the implementation of the current protocol for public consultation with indigenous communities regarding hydroelectric projects.
- Advised the Comisión Nacional de Hidrocarburos (“CNH”) during bidding processes 2 and 3 of Round One regarding the exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons through a subcontracting agreement with the firm Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, S.C.
- Advised SSA México, a leading global port operator, during the planning phase for the development of a project at one of its terminals in Mexico, regarding the transportation and storage of petroleum products, specifically gasoline and diesel.
- Advised Ylem Energy Group on the development of projects related to clean energy sources, specifically projects for the generation of electricity through the combustion of landfill gas (methane).
- Advised Newell Rubbermaid Global (NYSE: NWL) on its registration as a Qualified Energy User, as well as on the negotiations of the supply contract with various Qualified Suppliers in accordance with the Electricity Industry Law and other applicable regulations.
- Advised Abengoa (in its capacity as the developer responsible for constructing a 34.5 kV synchronization bus at Unit 1 of the Francisco I. Madero refinery) in negotiations with Pemex before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the amendment of the construction contract, as a result of cost increases associated with the U.S. dollar exchange rate.
- Advised Zuma Energía on matters related to the use and surface occupation of electrical transmission infrastructure in connection with a wind project in Reynosa, Tamaulipas. The wind project was one of the winners of previous electricity auctions conducted by CENACE; it will utilize state-of-the-art wind technology and will be one of the largest and most productive wind projects nationwide.
- Advised Bow Power on conducting a legal due diligence review of various parcels of land to be used for developing photovoltaic projects in Mexico.
- Advised Newmont-Goldcorp during the process of connecting a load center within the company’s most promising gold mine in Mexico.
- Advised Novo Control on the development of the regulatory framework and obligations applicable to a natural gas transmission licensee to ensure compliance with its obligations under the ASEA.
- Advised Enuma Impacto Integral, S.C. on the development of a photovoltaic project in the state of Chihuahua that will generate up to 500 MW of electricity for the northern region of the country.
- Advised Seguro Energy Partners, LLC on the process of incorporating a Mexican company that will provide services to companies registered as Market Participants, as well as on the registration of the new company as a Market Participant in the generator category.
- Advised Accurate Industries Corp. during the negotiation, drafting, and execution of various contracts regarding the licensing and operation of a patented system that increases the efficiency of offshore well workover and repair operations.
- Advised Accurate Industries Corp. in the negotiation of various service contracts to be entered into with different companies for well testing services; well stimulation; and pressure drilling management, among others.
- Advised Bid Energy on the preparation and drafting of letters of intent, memoranda of understanding, and Power Purchase Agreements with generators using different technologies.
- Represented Bravos Generación S.A.P.I. de C.V. in the acquisition of a company authorized as a Non-Supplier Trader, as well as in the process of accrediting this company as a Market Participant with CENACE.
- Advised a Mexican construction company on various energy infrastructure projects (primarily assisting in the negotiation of the construction contract). Representing the company in an ICC arbitration regarding delays in civil engineering work.