Energy projects worth US $35bn on hold as government withholds permits The 128 projects represent more than 100,000 jobs, says business lobby Published on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 47shares Energy sector projects worth more than US $35 billion are stalled because they haven’t been granted government permits, according to a high-ranking official with Mexico’s most powerful business lobby. Roger González, president of the Business Coordinating Council’s energy commission, said that 128 projects – among which are gas, fuel storage and electricity generation projects – are ready to start but can’t due to a lack of permits. Speaking at an energy forum on Tuesday, González blamed the delays on government changes to energy policy.