Energy Law and Electricity Regulation

Colombia has elected Abelardo De La Espriella as President, marking a pronounced shift to the right following the administration of Gustavo Petro. De La Espriella defeated left-wing senator Iván Cepeda in the June 2026 runoff by a narrow margin of less than 1%.

Mexico's Energy Secretariat has extended the deadline for strategic energy generation and storage project applications, providing developers additional time to register their interest and submit interconnection studies. The modification adjusts the timeline for obtaining permits and executing interconnection contracts under the second call for proposals.

México modifica por segunda vez la Convocatoria de Proyectos Estratégicos de Generación y Almacenamiento de Energía Eléctrica, introduciendo cambios significativos en plazos, requisitos de transparencia y el papel de la CFE en la evaluación inicial de proyectos. ¿Cómo afectarán estas modificaciones a los desarrolladores de energía que buscan asociarse con la CFE y obtener permisos de interconexión?

Brazil's National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels has initiated a public consultation to revise regulations governing waterborne fuel specifications, aiming to incorporate biofuels and renewable fuels into maritime transport. The proposed changes align national standards with international specifications and support the International Maritime Organization's decarbonization targets while addressing Brazil's energy transition goals.

The Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has issued Ordinance No. 136/2026, establishing the guidelines for the first Capacity Reserve Auctions (LRCAP)...

On April 16, 2026, the Official Gazette of the Federation (the “DOF”), published the agreement of the National Energy Commission (the “CNE”), issuing the “General administrative provisions for the integration of Electric Energy Storage Systems into the National Electric System.” (the “DACGs”).

Mexico's National Water Commission has launched a comprehensive regularization program addressing expired water concession titles and administrative backlogs accumulated since 2009. The initiative establishes two distinct pathways for water rights holders to resolve pending matters and achieve legal certainty, with specific eligibility criteria based on water use type and volume thresholds.

Mexico's National Water Program 2026-2030 establishes a comprehensive framework to address the country's critical water challenges, including severe water stress affecting 95% of the northern and central territory, contamination in 30% of major rivers, and significant gaps in water treatment infrastructure. The program outlines five strategic objectives ranging from strengthening water governance and concession oversight to guaranteeing progressive access to water and sanitation, promoting efficient water u

The new investment plan of up to US$8.5 billion in the Panama Canal opens opportunities in ports, energy, and water infrastructure. However, for foreign capital, the true differentiator does not lie in the amount of spending or the magnitude of the works, but in the institutional safeguards that support the project: the constitutional autonomy of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), its special contracting regime, and the Canal’s permanent neutrality constitute the genuine guarantee of confidence in this new expansion cycle.

Colombia has elected Abelardo De La Espriella as President, marking a pronounced shift to the right following the administration of Gustavo Petro. De La Espriella defeated left-wing senator Iván Cepeda in the June 2026 runoff by a narrow margin of less than 1%.

Mexico's Energy Secretariat has extended the deadline for strategic energy generation and storage project applications, providing developers additional time to register their interest and submit interconnection studies. The modification adjusts the timeline for obtaining permits and executing interconnection contracts under the second call for proposals.

México modifica por segunda vez la Convocatoria de Proyectos Estratégicos de Generación y Almacenamiento de Energía Eléctrica, introduciendo cambios significativos en plazos, requisitos de transparencia y el papel de la CFE en la evaluación inicial de proyectos. ¿Cómo afectarán estas modificaciones a los desarrolladores de energía que buscan asociarse con la CFE y obtener permisos de interconexión?