Chetumal, Quintana Roo — Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has completed a major infrastructure project to boost power transmission capacity and meet rising electricity demand in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, investing more than 2.156 billion pesos (approximately $107 million).
The new Leona Vicario Power Substation, along with 105.5 kilometers of transmission lines, is now operational. The project directly benefits 718,334 users in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, according to CFE officials.
The substation is part of the National Electric System Strengthening and Expansion Plan, which aims to improve the reliability of the National Transmission Network and increase energy self-sufficiency for the Yucatan Peninsula.
CFE said its specialized transmission personnel demonstrated technical expertise and coordination to safely and efficiently bring the facility online, highlighting the commitment and operational discipline of its workforce.
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