Mexico Energy Partners was formed by a group of seasoned energy professionals with a deep network of global contacts in electricity markets, project finance, renewable energy and industrial technologies. We have over 15 years of experience and maintain strong relationships with developers, contractors, government authorities and local communities.
https://mexicoenergyllc.com.mx/
New York
30 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
+1 212 901 8601
info@mexicoenergypartners.com
Mexico City
Lago Alberto 319, Col. Anahuac, CDMX, 11520
+52 55 8652 8023
info@mexicoenergypartners.com
2. MEXICO ENERGY PARTNERS LLC
History and Experience
Founded to provide honest, independent, and ethical consulting solutions to multi-
national private companies, investors, and other stakeholders in Mexico’s energy
sector.
• Formed in 2015 by seasoned professionals in credit risk, engineering, project
finance and investment banking
• Differentiated consulting firm with a focus on electricity and power markets
• Strong relationships with government regulators, energy ministers, and trade
associations
• Full-service consulting solutions including:
• Technical and engineering
• Risk and strategy
• Permitting and regulatory
• Legal and contractual
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3. Representative Clients and Partnerships
CLIENTS INCLUDE FORTUNE 500 AND
MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR COMPANIES
ACROSS A VARIETY OF VERTICALS
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5. KIJANA A. MACK, DIRECTOR
Strategy and Risk Consulting
• Kijana Mack is a Senior Consultant and Director in the Corporate Strategy and Energy Finance Group at Mexico
Energy Partners. Kijana joined Mexico Energy Partners in 2016 and covers a portfolio of U.S.-based companies
that seek to acquire assets and participate in joint ventures in Mexico’s energy sector.
• Prior to joining Mexico Energy Partners, Kijana spent five years with Moody’s Investors Service, working in both
New York and Latin America covering the global mining, energy, and infrastructure companies.
• Prior to joining Moody’s, Kijana spent five years at Cambridge Associates, the institutional investment consulting
firm, working in the Capital Markets Group where he focused on real assets and private investments.
• Kijana graduated with a B.S. in Finance from Morgan State University and an M.B.A. from Loyola University’s
Sellinger School of Business.
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6. PAOLA MORENO, DIRECTOR
Engineering and Technical Consulting
• Paola Moreno joined Mexico Energy Partners as a consultant in 2018 and leads the renewable energy and
regulatory policy initiatives at the firm. Her group analyzes the regulatory policies and industry dynamics of
power markets across the country.
• Paola’s insights create value for clients with challenges related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and
optimizing fuel supplies.
• Paola has a Master of Science in Technological Systems Management: Energy, Technology, and Policy from Stony
Brook University. Paola also has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the National University of
Colombia.
• Paola has special expertise on issues related to climate change, renewable energy technologies, electric markets,
and energy policy.
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7. GABRIEL VIGUERAS, DIRECTOR
Technology Solutions and Innovation
• Gabriel Vigueras is a Director at Mexico Energy Partners with over 17 years of experience in global banking,
telecommunications, and mining. He is responsible for business development, technology sales, and innovation
strategies.
• Gabriel has managed client mandates across the Americas, Europe, and Africa. He is uniquely positioned to
identify cost savings and productivity enhancements with a focus on technology.
• He is also responsible for managing local accounts related to the utility sector, telecommunications, and water
infrastructure.
• Gabriel has special expertise on issues related to smart cities, industrial technologies, and financing and
structuring.
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8. RODOLFO RUEDA, COUNSEL
Legal Consulting
• Structuring, advising, and closing of an approximately $82 million share purchase and sale agreement between
Iberdrola and a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., with respect to the participation of the former in 13.25% of Gas
Natural Mexico
• Accompaniment to the £905 million ($1.77 billion) initial public offering of Fresnillo PLC before the London Stock
Exchange
• Advice, structuring, representation for Iberdrola’s expansion plan in Mexico since 2012, with an investment of
approximately $5 billion dollars
• Project finance and closing of credit granted by Nacional Financiera, S.N.C. in the “PIER II” project, Puebla 66
MW, with an approximate value of $60 million
• Construction and commissioning of four renewable 325 MW wind power plants in the states of Puebla and
Guanajuato and 275 MW photovoltaic plants in San Luis de Potosí and Sonora
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11. Deregulation of the power markets in Mexico
The energy reform in Mexico introduced Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) as one
of the primary ways to trade energy.
Private investment in the electric power sector has become more difficult, but progress
toward cleaner and more efficient power continues.
Key dynamics in today’s power markets: ✓ A Changing Legal Environment
✓ The Need for Efficiency
✓ Expiration of Legacy Contracts
✓ Upgrading the Power Grid, Meters, and Transformers
✓ Achieving Renewable Energy Targets
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12. MEXICO’S ENERGY REFORMS
The challenges for stakeholders
• Future of Mexico's electric power sector was placed in doubt by the election of
AMLO
• AMLO was critical of corruption in the deregulation process during his campaign
• Mexican government continues to observe the rule of law, but new projects face
increased regulatory scrutiny
• Investments in the electric power sector require careful evaluation in this
uncertain legal environment
• PPAs are among the longest agreements a company may enter
• Assessment of PPAs are an energy and financial challenge for most industrial
consumers
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13. POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
How we create value
• Mexico Energy Partners helps clients navigate
the rapidly changing power sector in Mexico
• Manage the entire process for global multi-
national manufacturers to migrate away from
CFE, to both natural gas and renewable
sources of power from independent suppliers
• Management of the Qualified User
registration process, including asset
registration
• Assessment and negotiation of power
purchase agreements
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14. POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
How we create
We are a specialist in reviewing power purchase
agreements and mitigating risks with
counterparties.
Key areas we analyze in energy supply contracts:
• Financial Risk of Suppliers
• Counterparty/Joint Default Analysis
• Fuel Supply Risks
• Customer Concentration
• Market Risks
• Regional Market Dynamics
• Rate/Tariff/Price Risk Analysis
• Transmission and Interconnection Risks
• Accidents and Safety
• Corporate Governance
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16. Energy efficiency for
industrial plants
AMLO is for strengthening the state-controlled CFE, and
improving the performance of Mexico's electrical grid is a
priority.
• Our consultants develop energy efficiency solutions
for customers that offer fast ROI
• Deploy technologies to Improve profitability and asset
values
• Identify solutions to mitigate risks with regulatory
compliance and business perception
Mexico has been one of the Latin American countries who has
embraced climate change action. For instance, in March 2015, it
submitted a climate action plan to the UN Framework
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), being the first
developing country to do so.
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17. INSIGHTS AND TECHNOLOGIES THAT LOWERS OPERATING COSTS
Energy Assessments and Automation
Our Services
• Corporate energy efficiency assessments for industrial plants and large buildings
• Assessments are based on the LEED Green Building standards in the United States
• Analysis of utility bills, power consumption, and optimization and trend analysis
• Clean Energy Certificates (CEL)
• Buildings Automation Systems (BAS) Optimization
• Building and HVAC systems monitoring
• Vendor selection for energy efficiency projects
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19. RealWear is the global leader in AR
wearable computing for industry
Founded in 2016, RealWear is world’s largest wearable
computing company focused on delivering industrial
solutions. Mexico Energy Partners was selected to be an
authorized distributor and support provider in Mexico.
• 60 full-time employees
• 650 customers and more than 100 software partners
• 46 certified countries
• Flagship product is the HMT-1®, the first ruggedized
head-mounted wearable
• The hands-free monocular HMT-1 is purpose-built for
Connected Worker programs in the industrial
enterprise
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23. COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS TO IMPROVE ASSET VALUES
LEED Green Building
Consultants use proprietary software to optimize
future energy spending.
Identify and rank order our findings to optimize the
efficiency and savings versus anticipated capital
spending and operating expenses.
Final project recommendations are carefully
mapped according to the overall strategic needs of
the building or plant.
We specialize in energy optimization for:
• Air handling units
• Air compressors
• Water pumps
• Industrial cooling fans
• Windows
• Escalators
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25. Project Management Consulting
Consulting services include:
• Feasibility assessments
• Technical consulting
• Project management
• Property management
• Operations and maintenance services
Mexico’s Minister of Energy said that “over the next 15 years the country aims to
build almost 25,000km of new power transmission lines, achieving an investment
of at least $13.4 billion.”
Renewable energy projects can also realize significant value by using PPAs.
Projects can achieve a lower cost of capital using PPAs by locking in cash flow, versus
preserving the optionality to capture higher prices in the future.
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27. Published Research
• Financing Renewable Energy in Mexico
• Geothermal in Mexico: The Ring of Fire
• Reliance on US Natural Gas Poses Risks for Industrial Sector
• Power Purchase Agreements vs Wholesale Spot Market
• Mexico: A High-Growth Market for Energy Efficiency Solutions
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29. The Leading Energy Consulting Firm
in Mexico
30 Wall Street, 8th floor
New York, NY 10005
+00 1 212 901 8601
+52 1 55 8652 8023
Contact Gabriel Vigueras, Director
gvigueras@mexicoenergypartners.com