Abstract
The guidance documents are intended to be available for regulators and advisors as they carry out their decision-making and for developers and consultants as they prepare consenting and licensing applications. This country-specific document presents an overview of regulations relevant for marine renewable energy development in Mexico from pre-application, through to application and post-consent and is intended mainly for developers and consultants. It is not intended to replace any formal guidance or prescribe action, but rather provide a starting point for understanding the key requirements of the regulatory framework. This document is intended to be read in conjunction with the background document.
Mexico has invested in regulating marine renewable energies (MRE). Through the 'General Law of Climate Change' and the 'Law of Energy Transition', the Federal government has established two programs or strategies to incorporate MRE. In this sense, the Federal Ministry of Energy, the Interamerican Bank of Development, and the Mexican Association of Marine Energy have developed a 'Manual on Normativity for Ocean Energy Project Permits', which provides interested parties with a guide for the implementation and development of projects related to ocean resource utilization.