The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced a US$75 million investment in the inaugural bond issuance of CFE Fibra E, a financial trust backed by the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE).
The operation aims to mobilize private capital to strengthen and expand Mexico’s electricity transmission infrastructure.
Structured under the Fibra E scheme, the issuance represents an innovative alternative to direct financing by CFE. Through a transparent and well-governed structure, the goal is to attract both domestic and international institutional investors, with strong protections for bondholders.
IFC’s investment seeks to improve the quality of electricity supply in strategic regions, reduce technical losses in the grid, facilitate the integration of renewable energy, and increase the system’s resilience to extreme weather events.
“IFC’s participation was key to the success of the operation, and its investment will help achieve the energy justice and security goals set by CFE for this administration,” said Cajeme Villarreal, CEO of CFE Capital.
“This project is an example of how financial innovation can unlock investment in strategic sectors. Our collaboration with CFE allows us to support the modernization of Mexico’s electric grid, with tangible benefits in job creation, economic development, and national sustainability,” said Cheryl Edleson, Director of Infrastructure, Energy, and Mining at IFC for Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
This is IFC’s first project with CFE and marks the beginning of a long-term strategic collaboration to promote sustainable development in the energy sector. The US$725 million issuance attracted over US$6 billion in participation, reflecting market confidence in CFE’s 2030 transmission investment plan.
With this investment, IFC reaffirms its commitment to sustainable infrastructure development in Mexico and to promoting financial models that channel private resources into key sectors for economic growth and energy transition.
IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.
