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Santamarina y Steta SC

Energy & Natural Resources: Power

Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico


Santamarina y Steta SC

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S+S is known for its experience as an active member in the development of energy projects, including, among others, power generation, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas, and, in one of the most innovating sectors of the market, renewable energy and bioenergy projects. 

We advise and represent many national and international clients in the development of such projects under the applicable legislation, either pre or post-energy reform, and accomplish a smooth and swift transition into the new regulatory framework. 

In this sense, our firm has extensive experience in the preparation of documentation required in order to apply for and obtain the corresponding authorizations, licenses and permits required under applicable law, as well as in the legal implementation of financial structures for the construction, operation and launching of power plants, including the preparation and negotiation of contracts such as power purchase agreements  (which may include the purchase and sale of clean energy certificates, financial transmission rights, associated products, as applicable), construction contracts, BOT, EPC, BLT, and Turn-key Agreements, Project Finance and various guarantee packages, among others. Furthermore, due to the number of projects in which our firm continuously participates, we have developed close relationships with entities such as the Ministry of Energy, the Federal Electricity Commission, the National Center of Energy Control and the Energy Regulatory Commission.

Industries (10)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Chemicals
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mining & Metals
  • Retail
  • Transportation

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Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Mexico


What the Team is Known For

Santamarina y Steta is an established firm boasting a solid energy team in Mexico that is active in both power and oil and gas matters, also enjoying solid experience in handling projects in the renewables space. The energy and natural resources team is routinely retained by Mexican and international clients to assist with power purchase agreements, public bids and hydrocarbon storage.

Work Highlights

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  • Santamarina y Steta assisted Chevron with securing hydrocarbons import permits in Mexico.

Strengths

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  • Santamarina y Steta is able to bridge cultural differences and explain the Mexican legal system and legal issues in plain English. They are responsive and knowledgeable of the law.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero
    Band 2Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero

    Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero

    Mexico City-based department head Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero advises clients on matters arising in the oil and gas and power sectors, such as the negotiation of power purchase agreements and the development of energy infrastructure.

    • Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero is very intelligent and also highly business-oriented. He knows how to synthesise information effectively and quickly grasp the problem and what needs to be done.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Santamarina y Steta SC (2)

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    Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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    Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power

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