- What is the National Infrastructure Program?
- 34 Key Projects of the National Infrastructure Program
- Environmental Sector Overview
- Energy Sector Overview
- Transportation and Ports Sector Overview
- "Mexico's Airport Development: Business Opportunities via the National Infrastructure Program" Webinar; April 1, 2009 at 1:00 PM (CST)/2:00 PM (EST)/ 10:00 AM (PST)
- Procurement Practices in Mexico and How to Participate in Government Procurement
- Subscribe to our Free Infrastructure Alert
- Links to US Commercial Service Market Research and Project Information
- Contact Us
What is the National Infrastructure Program?
In July 2007, President Felipe Calderon launched the National
Infrastructure Program (NIP) a five-year program to increase the
coverage, quality, and competitiveness of Mexico’s
infrastructure. The NIP identifies over 300 infrastructure
projects in multiple sectors representing over $141 billion to be
financed using public-private partnerships, with significant
Mexican public sector investment.
These infrastructure projects represent
contractor/subcontractor/supplier opportunities for U.S.
companies in multiple sectors including energy, environment,
transportation, telecommunications, security and tourism.
34 Key Projects of the National Infrastructure Program
To assist U.S. companies in identifying and securing infrastructure market opportunities, the U.S. Commercial Service – Mexico, prepared a series of periodical reports to provide reliable and accurate information to U.S. exporters interested in doing business in Mexico. These reports highlight key projects that represent significant opportunities for U.S. companies. These first three reports were prepared in conjunction with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency and are based on information gathered for the February 2008 U.S. and Mexico: Building Partnerships in Infrastructure Conference. It covers 34 projects on the environmental, transportation and energy sectors:
Environmental Sector Overview
The NIP aims to increase wastewater treatment to at least 60 percent of water collected. Over 50 projects nearly all starting by 2008 at the latest, will require over US$14 billion in investment to accomplish the goals set forth. It is projected that thirty percent of the investment for improving water sanitation will be concentrated in the Valley of Mexico in the center of the country. In addition to water and wastewater, these projects will also address managing storm water drainage in the Valley of Mexico. The water and wastewater equipment and services market in Mexico is expected to significantly grow to meet the goals of the NIP. The water and wastewater treatment equipment and services market presents very good opportunities for U.S. suppliers. Companies should be aware that any technology above or equal to advanced primary treatment should comply with Mexican discharge standards. To request full text please contact us.
Energy Sector Overview
The largest investment in Mexico’s NIP will be to further develop Mexico’s capacity for oil and gas production. As a major source of revenue to the Mexican government, Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), the state owned petroleum producer, expects to invest in exploration, refining, and production (basic petrochemicals, gas, and more complex petrochemicals). More than US$76 billion is earmarked for these projects and over half of the projects have planned start dates between 2008 and 2011. To request full text please contact us.
Transportation and Ports Sector Overview
Mexico’s NIP envisages a sharp increase in public and private investment in transportation infrastructure. Targets include: the modernization or construction of almost 20,000 km of highways and rural roads; improved highway maintenance to bring the percentage of roads considered to be in line with international standards from 72 percent to 90 percent; the expansion of the railway system by almost 1,500 km; development of suburban railway projects, in particular near Mexico City; expansions of Pacific and Gulf Coast ports, including Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas, Punta Colonet, Veracruz and Tuxpan; and the construction of at least three new airports and expansion of existing airports. To request the full text please contact us.
Port Projects: A New Port in Punta Colonet
The Embassy's Commercial Service has been working closely with U.S. and Mexican industry to develop transactions as part of Mexico's ambitious National Infrastructure Program. Mexico's recent announcement of a mega-port project in Punta Colonet, Baja California, is a major step forward in Mexico's efforts to strengthen infrastructure and presents major opportunities for U.S. and Mexican firms to do business together. Click here to read our market research on the project and how our Embassy support U.S.-Mexican business development.
"Mexico's Airport Development: Business Opportunities via the National Infrastructure Program" Webinar; April 1, 2009 at 1:00 PM (CST)/2:00 PM (EST)/ 10:00 AM (PST)
Topic: “Mexico's Airport
Development: Business Opportunities via |
Date: April 1, 2009 |
Time: 1:00 PM (CST) / 2:00 PM (EST) / 10:00 AM (PST) |
The webinar will provide an overview of the Mexican Government's airport development plans for the coming years, as well as speak about specific upcoming projects and project opportunities for U.S. companies. Topics covered will include an overview of the Mexican economy with an emphasis on the airport industry; information on specific airport projects across Mexico, and tips on how to participate in the Mexican government tender process. For further information please click here. |
Procurement Practices in Mexico and How to Participate in Government Procurement
Understanding procurement practices in Mexico is very important, and American companies should review our latest Mexican Government Procurement, which has been prepared by the U. S. Commercial Service Mexico.
On an easy to read format, this document briefly describes Mexican government procurement. In addition, it presents a summary of government procurement regulations and steps that interested U.S. bidders need to follow in order to participate in government tenders. This document also reviews the interface between Mexican government procurement regulations and NAFTA, including, advice for U.S. exporters. Please click here to obtain it.
Subscribe to our Free Infrastructure Alert
Track Mexico's infrastructure program. Click here to receive monthly email alerts containing the latest information on regulatory updates, major projects opportunities, industry profiles, recent market trends, etc.
Links to US Commercial Service Market Research and Project Information
Please find below links to our industry webpages where you can find extracts of our market research available for each sector:
- Airport & Aviation
- Building & Construction
- Energy Industry
- Environmental Technologies
- IT and Telecom
- Security and Safety Equipment and Services
- Travel and Tourism
- Transportation
Contact Us
To assist U.S. companies in identifying and securing
infrastructure market opportunities, the U.S. Commercial Service
– Mexico can provide detailed information upon request as well as
commercial assessment and support for your new U.S. business
plans in Mexico.
Please click here
to contact Adrian Orta, Infrastructure Project Coordinator of the
US Commercial Service, US Embassy Mexico.