GRI Mexico Energy Talks 2026
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Laura SimaU.S. Department of Energy’s Attaché
Embajada de Estados Unidos en México
Laura Sima
U.S. Department of Energy’s AttachéEmbajada de Estados Unidos en México
Mexico
Dr. Laura Sima is the U.S. Department of Energy’s Attaché to Mexico where she tracks U.S. energy policy interests, provides specialized support to U.S. energy businesses in Mexico, and promotes cooperation and dialogue between the U.S. and Mexico in the fields of energy security, fossil fuels, nuclear power, nuclear security and nonproliferation, and science and innovation. Prior to starting this role in 2022, Dr. Sima was DOE’s Arabian Gulf Peninsula desk officer at a time of global oil market disruption. In that role, from 2020, she helped inform dialogues with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen and Kuwait.
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28th May
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Jean Paul Hart
Salvador Cruz
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Moisés Cona
Managing Director - Infrastructure, Energy & Agribusiness
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Discussions
Capital que se queda - ¿Dónde asignar inversión de largo plazo en energía e infraestructura crítica?
Moderator
Jean Paul Hart
Regional Construction and Infrastructure Specialty Leader - Latin America & Caribbean
Marsh Corretora de Seguros
Discussion
Condiciones de Viabilidad - ¿Qué debe cumplirse para que un proyecto entre en operación?
- Interconexión: ¿Dónde existe capacidad efectiva y dónde es solo teórica?
- Red y permisos: ¿Qué cuellos de botella siguen subestimándose en desarrollo?
- Riesgo técnico: ¿Qué factores matan proyectos después del anuncio?
- Diseño del activo: ¿Qué decisiones tempranas definen viabilidad o fracaso?
- ESG y seguridad: ¿Qué exigencias deben incorporarse desde ingeniería básica?
- Cargas críticas: ¿Qué requieren hoy los offtakers intensivos en energía y data?
Moderator
Salvador Cruz
MD Head Alternatives
Profuturo México
Guillermo
García Alcocer
Profesor ITAM, y expresidente de la CRE
ITAM - Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de Mexico
Jorge
Oria y Anaya
Partner
Ritch Mueller
Juan
Pablo Sáenz Castañeda
Country Manager
Atlas Renewable Energy
Michel
Dena Martinez
CIO
AFORE Inbursa
Closing Master Session
Arquitectura del Sistema Eléctrico - ¿Qué combinación de activos garantiza confiabilidad y crecimiento?
- Confiabilidad y crecimiento: ¿Por qué la confiabilidad se volvió una condición habilitante para la expansión económica?
- Arquitectura del sistema: ¿Cómo balancear generación firme, renovables y estabilidad operativa sin comprometer continuidad?
- Nueva demanda: ¿Qué implican los cambios estructurales en consumo industrial, infraestructura crítica y data?
- Señales institucionales: ¿Qué lectura estratégica dejan los anuncios recientes de SENER, CFE y SHCP?
- Decisiones críticas: ¿Qué definiciones no pueden seguir postergándose sin elevar el riesgo sistémico?
Jean Paul Hart
Regional Construction and Infrastructure Specialty Leader - Latin America & CaribbeanMarsh Corretora de Seguros
Peru
Jean Paul Hart serves as a Regional Construction and Infrastructure Leader at Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management. Based in Peru, he holds the title of Vice President, Construction and Infrastructure Leader for the country. He is recognized for his expertise in the construction sector, having presented at Marsh's "Global construction market update" webinars. Hart contributes valuable insights on critical industry topics, emphasizing the importance of experienced contractors for successful infrastructure development in regions facing significant infrastructure deficits and active project portfolios, such as Peru. His work focuses on navigating complex construction risks and devising effective risk transfer strategies.
Salvador Cruz
MD Head AlternativesProfuturo México
Mexico
Professional with over 30 years of work experience, 25 of them in the financial sector, specifically in the Securities industry and in the Mexican and International Banking; He has extensive experience in different areas, both in the business and financial sectors, as well as a proven success story, in the generation of income, in administration and in the management of personnel at national and international level. Proven vision in the detection of market opportunities and with customers, with an efficient alignment of resources and processes.
Guillermo García Alcocer
Profesor ITAM, y expresidente de la CREITAM - Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de Mexico
Mexico
Guillermo Ignacio García Alcocer fue nombrado Comisionado Presidente de la CRE por el Senado de la República el 28 de abril de 2016. Tomó protesta para un periodo de 7 años, tras obtener 97 votos a favor, 2 en contra y 2 abstenciones, y se incorporó al ITAM como profesor invitado en agosto de 2019. El Lic. García Alcocer cuenta con más de 10 años de experiencia en el sector energético, especializándose en regulación técnica y económica, diseño de políticas públicas, así como evaluación y desarrollo de negocios. Participó en el grupo técnico y redactor de la Reforma Energética de 2013-2014, tanto en su vertiente constitucional como legal. Además, fue responsable de realizar los estudios de soporte para la Reforma Energética de 2008
Jorge Oria y Anaya
PartnerRitch Mueller
Mexico
Jorge Oria y Anaya joined Ritch Mueller in 1999 and has been partner since 2014. He has gained significant experience over the past 20 years in energy, infrastructure and power transactions. He also has experience in acquisition and equipment finance, and arbitration in relation to energy and infrastructure projects. His practice focuses on representing sponsors, off-takers and local, multilateral and regional lenders as well as equity and mezzanine investors in transactions within the power (renewable and conventional), oil and gas, transportation, and water industries.
Juan Pablo Sáenz Castañeda
Country ManagerAtlas Renewable Energy
Mexico
Juan Pablo Sáenz Castañeda serves as Country Manager for Atlas Renewable Energy México, leading the company's operations in one of Latin America's fastest-growing renewable energy markets. With extensive experience in the clean energy sector, he oversees strategic development and implementation of solar and wind projects across Mexico. His leadership focuses on advancing Atlas Renewable Energy's mission to accelerate the energy transition in the region, managing large-scale renewable installations that contribute to Mexico's sustainable energy goals. Sáenz Castañeda brings deep expertise in project development, regulatory affairs, and market expansion within the renewable energy industry, positioning Atlas as a key player in Mexico's clean energy transformation.
Michel Dena Martinez
CIOAFORE Inbursa
Mexico
Armando Gomez
Head of LatamX-Elio
Mexico
Passionate about development and value creation, I am dedicated to helping companies and individuals develop and execute infrastructure projects, particularly in the renewable energy space. With a proven track record as both an strategic thinker from my years in management consulting and a seasoned manager and operator in a competitive industry, I thrive in managing complexity, risk, long term goals and building teams. Eager for career growth, I am poised to lead teams into new territories, constantly learning, experimenting, and enhancing my skills.
Contributing to Improve the LATAM region's positioning in the eyes of global investors is my ultimate goal.
Laura Sima
U.S. Department of Energy’s AttachéEmbajada de Estados Unidos en México
Mexico
Dr. Laura Sima is the U.S. Department of Energy’s Attaché to Mexico where she tracks U.S. energy policy interests, provides specialized support to U.S. energy businesses in Mexico, and promotes cooperation and dialogue between the U.S. and Mexico in the fields of energy security, fossil fuels, nuclear power, nuclear security and nonproliferation, and science and innovation. Prior to starting this role in 2022, Dr. Sima was DOE’s Arabian Gulf Peninsula desk officer at a time of global oil market disruption. In that role, from 2020, she helped inform dialogues with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen and Kuwait.
Visitas Técnicas
KIO MEX DC 2
27 de mayo | 09:00 - 10:00
El Data Center MEX2 es una instalación de infraestructura crítica en operación desde 2011, diseñada bajo criterios TIER IV y orientada a soportar servicios tecnológicos de misión crítica. Cuenta con arquitectura redundante en sus sistemas eléctricos y de enfriamiento, capacidades robustas de suministro energético y autonomía extendida, así como monitoreo continuo de su operación. Su diseño incorpora prácticas de eficiencia energética y conectividad con múltiples proveedores, lo que lo convierte en un caso relevante para analizar estándares actuales en resiliencia, continuidad operativa y gestión de centros de datos. Esta visita técnica permitirá a los participantes conocer de manera directa los elementos clave en el diseño, operación, resiliencia y seguridad de este tipo de infraestructura.
Agenda
09:00 - 09:30
Recorrido del DC y atención de dudas
09:30 - 10:00
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