Mexico Launches $1.3B Tango Solar Green Hydrogen Project

The project, located near the Topolobampo Wellness Development Hub in Sinaloa, will be powered by solar energy and designed to produce up to 41,485 tonnes of hydrogen annually. According to the Mexican Hydrogen and Energy Transition Association (Amhte),

“Tango Solar is positioned as the core of a strategic hub for the use and export of green hydrogen in the region, contributing to Mexico’s energy sovereignty and justice.”

The approval coincides with Sener’s work on Mexico’s first National Renewable Hydrogen Plan (H2R), supported by the Inter-American Development Bank and Amhte.

The plan is being shaped through consultations with Pemex, the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), and other state agencies, and is intended to provide a long-term policy framework for hydrogen production, storage, and use. Unlike other major economies, Mexico has yet to adopt a national hydrogen strategy, leaving early projects such as Tango Solar to set the pace.

Mexico’s hydrogen market potential is estimated at $60 billion, with around $22.3 billion already earmarked for 28 projects in various stages. Pemex is considering geological hydrogen exploration as part of its 2025–2035 plan, while CFE is studying hydrogen blending with natural gas in combined-cycle turbines.

“The hydrogen value chain can generate jobs, investment, and technology, with a direct impact on Mexico’s energy security and climate commitments. With projects like Tango Solar and the National Renewable Hydrogen Plan, Mexico is preparing to become a leading country in the global market for clean hydrogen,” said Amhte president Israel Hurtado.