Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Fermaca’s US$3.7 Billion Investment in Mexico –

News Developments

Introduction
Last week, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum unveiled a major private investment in Durango in line
with her administration’s “Plan México” economic initiative. During the March 20, 2025 morning press
conference, she announced that Mexican infrastructure company Fermaca will invest US$3.7 billion in
Durango to develop two flagship projects: “Fermaca Digital City” a data center campus in Durango’s capital
and a large fertilizer facility in the city of Lerdo. These investments – touted as one of the largest in the
region and in Mexico – is being lauded as a strategic boost to Mexico’s economy, promising new jobs,
enhanced infrastructure, and progress toward the country’s goal of becoming a top-10 global economy.

The following report summarizes the key announcements from the press conference, highlights from
Fermaca’s leadership, and the impacts and media coverage of this development.

1. Presidential Press Conference Highlights (March 20, 2025)

President Sheinbaum’s “mañanera” press conference on March 20 centered on Plan México, her
comprehensive strategy to spur economic growth. Plan México is aimed at strengthening domestic industry,
attracting nearshoring and local investments, and ultimately positioning Mexico as the world’s 10th largest
economy. As a showcase of this plan, Sheinbaum officially announced Fermaca’s US$3.7 billion investment
in Durango, thanking Fermaca for its commitment, She emphasized that these projects are part of a series
of major private investments that align to Plan México that will drive the countries development.

Also present was Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard, who provided additional context and details. Ebrard
highlighted that the Fermaca investment package comprises two major components – a high-tech Digital
City and a green fertilizer plant – and represents a historic commitment to Durango’s and Mexico´s
development.

According to Ebrard, such investments are exactly what Plan México seeks to catalyze: “We’re talking about
thousands of jobs in Durango a US$3.7 billion total investment”, he noted during the briefing. President
Sheinbaum lauded the project as integral to national economic goals, noting that the data center will have
its own power generation, and that the fertilizer facility complements government efforts (including those
with Pemex) to boost domestic fertilizer production.

Overall, the tone of the press conference was optimistic, presenting the Fermaca project as a milestone for
Mexico’s economic transformation.
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2. Fermaca Chairman’s Remarks and Project Details

Fernando Calvillo, co-founder and co-president of Grupo Fermaca joined the event to share specifics of the
investment. Calvillo confirmed that US$2.7 billion will fund the “Fermaca Digital City” in Durango city, while
US$1.0 billion will go toward the “Fermachem” fertilizer plant in Lerdo In his presentation, he described
how the Digital City project will integrate four major infrastructure components, all aimed at creating a
cutting-edge technological hub:

1. New Gas Pipeline (160 km) – A natural gas pipeline running to Durango to ensure ample gas supply
for industry and power generation.

This new route will extend Fermaca’s pipeline network and bolster energy availability for the region’s
growth.

2. Fermaca Networks fiber optic network (≈2,000 km) – A long-haul dark fiber optic network linking
Mexico’s northern border to the interior (down to Querétaro) with branches reaching Durango
and Guadalajara.

This will interconnect Mexico’s digital infrastructure with the United States, providing high-speed
connectivity to fuel the Digital City and other industries.

3. 350 MW Power Plant – A power generation plant fueled by natural gas, to produce
~350 megawatts for reliable, self-sufficient energy supply

This plant will enable the data center to operate independently and sustainably, using the gas delivered by
the new pipeline.

4. Hyperscale Data Center (250 MW) – A large-scale data center campus with 250 MW of IT capacity,
poised to be the one of the largest in Latin America.

This facility – dubbed Fermaca Digital City – will support cloud services and data storage for major
companies. It has the capability to generate its own electricity on-site, highlighting its advanced design.

Fernando announced that construction of the Fermaca Networks’ route one of the pilars will begin in the
coming weeks , with all four elements being developed simultaneously.

This rapid start timeline underscores the project’s momentum. “The long haul fiber network is set to begin
construction in the coming weeks” Fernando Calvillo.

Indicating Fermaca’s readiness to break ground immediately. By developing all pieces in parallel – the
pipeline, fiber network, power plant, and data center – the company aims to accelerate completion and
quickly interlink Mexico’s digital hubs with U.S. network.
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3. Positive Impacts and Strategic Significance

Economic and Job Creation: The Fermaca investment is widely seen as a major economic catalyst for
Durango and for Mexico’s broader development goals. During the announcement, it was revealed that the
projects will create over 3,500 jobs during construction, ranging from engineering and construction roles to
tech and operations positions once the data center comes online. Combined with the fertilizer plant’s
workforce needs, thousands of direct and indirect jobs will be generated in the next few years. Durango’s
Governor Esteban Villegas celebrated the news, projecting that by early 2026 these projects (and associated
growth) could help attract 30,000 new jobs to the state as new companies set up operations to leverage
the improved infrastructure.

At a macro level, the Fermaca projects are seen as a tangible and complement the outcome of President
Sheinbaum’s Plan México strategy. The plan’s core idea is to leverage Mexico’s geographic and economic
strengths to attract big investments, and in this case a Mexican company is investing at home on an
unprecedented scale. By funneling capital into a less-industrialized state and creating high-value assets (a
hyperscale data center and a fertilizer production hub), Fermaca is advancing Mexico’s goal of balanced
regional growth. Government leaders have repeatedly cited this investment as proof that Mexico is “open
for business” and can successfully channel nearshoring trends into domestic development.

The ambition to make Mexico a top-10 economy is supported by such projects, which not only contribute
to GDP and job numbers, but also improve the country’s long-term competitiveness in technology and
energy. Observers in the business community describe the Fermaca investment as a “win-win” for both the
company and the country – Fermaca will expand its pipeline and data infrastructure portfolio, while Mexico
gains critical assets and economic stimulus. The positive messaging around this deal highlights cooperation
between the public and private sectors, with President Sheinbaum’s administration actively facilitating and
promoting private investment to achieve national development objectives.

4. Conclusion

In the past 48 hours, Fermaca’s investment in Durango has emerged as a flagship example of Mexico’s
economic optimism and strategic development efforts. The March 20 presidential press conference put a
spotlight on how public-private collaboration under Plan México is delivering concrete results: a massive
data center and industrial project that promises to transform Durango’s economic landscape. Key figures –
from President Sheinbaum and Economy Minister Ebrard to Fermaca’s own leadership – have all heralded
the project’s potential to create jobs, enhance infrastructure, and strengthen Mexico’s self-reliance in
critical sectors. Construction on the new digital city (mainly the route in Fermaca’s network) is set to begin
within weeks, reflecting a sense of urgency and momentum. As work gets underway, stakeholders are
expressing confidence that this multi-billion-dollar venture will not only benefit Durango in the near term,
but also contribute to Mexico’s long-term goals of economic growth and global competitiveness. The
overwhelmingly positive news coverage and government endorsements further reinforce that narrative.
For decision-makers and observers, Fermaca’s projects represent a bright spot in Mexico’s economic
journey – a development that signals opportunity, innovation, and progress on a grand scale.
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