12.5-MW geothermal development in Guanajuato, Mexico receives MXN 80m investment
Guanajuato, Mexico. (source: Jorge Gardner on Unsplash)
Carlo Cariaga
17 Feb 2026
ENAL, a Grupo Carso subsidiary, will be investing 80 million Mexican Pesos for a 12.5-MW binary geothermal power facility in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Following the conclusion of the 12th GEOLAC 2026 in Mexico City, where our PiensaGeotermia team participated as an official media partner, we are sharing with our audience new developments on the continued progress of the geothermal sector in Mexico.
In this context, the state of Guanajuato recently announced the progress of its first geothermal plant in the Laja-Bajío region, a project that involves an investment of 80 million Mexican pesos (approx. USD 4.6 million) by Energías Alternas, Estudios y Proyectos, SA de CV (ENAL), a subsidiary of Grupo Carso. The plant will utilize binary geothermal power plant technology and will have an initial capacity of 12.5 MW.
Claudia Cristina Villaseñor Aguilar, Guanajuato’s Secretary of Economy, highlighted that this initiative positions the state as a strategic destination for new energy investments, strengthening its competitiveness and leadership in the renewable energy sector.
After obtaining the corresponding permits from the Ministry of Energy (SENER) and other regulatory authorities, Guanajuato will become the sixth state in Mexico to have electricity generation from geothermal resources, joining the states that already take advantage of this resource as part of their energy matrix.
The new plant will be integrated into the National Electric System, providing clean and continuous power generation, contributing to emissions reduction and strengthening the country’s energy security. Furthermore, the project will operate independently of the water supply systems for human consumption and agriculture, thus guaranteeing the protection of local water resources. It also reflects the growing interest of the private sector in developing the geothermal resources of Mexico, as well as the increasingly important role of industrial companies like Grupo Carso in the energy transition.
Source: El Congresista / El Sol de Leon via our Spanish platform PiensaGeotermia
