Program to Support the Implementation and Strengthening of the Energy Reform

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To recognize the actions that contribute to a secure energy supply and to the sustainability of the Mexicanenergy sector. The specific objectives are: (i) to strengthen the energy sector's institutions in terms of regulation, information generation,planning, operation, and coordination; (ii) ensure the supply of natural gas and the expansion of the national gas pipeline network; (iii) reduceelectric power distribution losses; (iv) help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by promoting both the use of cleaner technologiesand fuels in electric power generation and the implementation of energy efficiency measures; and (v) close the gap in access to electricityservice in rural communities and marginalized urban areas in a sustainable manner.This is the first operation in a programmatic policy-based series to be comprised of two independent and technically connected loans, inaccordance with document CS-3633-1.