Esentia Energy Systems Commences Expansion in Aguascalientes with $680 Million Investment

Energy company Esentia Energy Systems formalized the commencement of construction for its new Aguascalientes Compression Station, marking the launch of Phase I of an ambitious strategic Expansion Plan. The comprehensive project, comprising three stages, represents an estimated total investment of $680 million. Situated on a 24,162.38 square meter plot, this new infrastructure primarily aims to strengthen the country’s natural gas transportation capacity. The project is projected to increase the system’s operational capacity by 660 million cubic feet per day (MMcfd).

Strategic Infrastructure for the Bajío Region

Esentia Energy Systems’ station will be a key component for the Villa de Reyes-Aguascalientes-Guadalajara (VAG) system. According to a company statement, this system is critical for meeting the growing energy demand in industrial sectors across:

Aguascalientes and the Bajío region
Jalisco
San Luis Potosí
Central Mexico

Daniel Bustos, Esentia’s CEO, highlighted that this milestone will enable the to generate sustainable value. Currently, the first stage of the works—consisting of earthworks—is being executed by a local company. “This milestone marks the formal commencement of construction for Phase I of our Expansion Plan. We will continue to consistently advance in the development of strategic infrastructure, strengthening our position in the sector and generating sustainable value for our investors.”

When Will Operations Begin?

The station’s commissioning is anticipated for early 2027. Once completed, the project will facilitate the supply of competitive energy for high-energy-consumption industries, such as:

Manufacturing and logistics
Agro-industry and mining
Data centers.

With over 20 years of experience, Esentia currently operates Mexico’s largest interconnected natural gas system, connecting supply from Waha, Texas, to the nation’s primary industrial regions.

The article first appeared on Líder Empresarial.