Mexico - World Nuclear Performance Report

Mexico has two operable nuclear reactors located on the east coast of the country, 300 km east of the capital, Mexico City. Laguna Verde 1 began commercial operation in 1990 and unit 2 in 1995. 

In July 2020 the Mexico energy ministry approved a 30- year extension of the operating licence for Laguna Verde 1. This would allow the reactor to operate until 2050. In August 2022 Laguna Verde 2 was granted an extension to its operating licence, to April 2055.

Nuclear electricity production by age of reactor