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Mexico's $21 Billion Green Hydrogen Push: 3 Million Jobs Ahead

8/28/2025

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Mexico is investing US$21.227 billion in 26 green hydrogen projects, aiming to create 3 million jobs and cut CO2 emissions by 53 million tons by 2030-2050.
The National Electricity System plan targets an additional 29,074 MW capacity by 2030, focusing on combined-cycle gas plants for energy reliability.
President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to reduce natural gas imports and opposes shale gas fracking due to environmental risks.
The Mexican Hydrogen Association calls for a National Green Hydrogen Strategy, differing from other Latin American countries with established plans.

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Mexico is investing US$21.227 billion in 26 green hydrogen projects, aiming to create 3 million jobs and cut CO2 emissions by 53 million tons by 2030-2050.
The National Electricity System plan targets an additional 29,074 MW capacity by 2030, focusing on combined-cycle gas plants for energy reliability.
President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to reduce natural gas imports and opposes shale gas fracking due to environmental risks.
The Mexican Hydrogen Association calls for a National Green Hydrogen Strategy, differing from other Latin American countries with established plans.