The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rules against New Fortress

An appeals panel in the District of Columbia said the company should have applied for federal permits before installing its natural gas terminal in San Juan Bay

June 17, 2022 - 3:59 PM

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New Fortress Energy's natural gas terminal in San Juan Bay was constructed at a cost of $100 million and provides natural gas to units five and six of PREPA's San Juan generator complex. The service contract with PREPA, which extends for five years, is valued at $1,500 million. (NEIDY ROSADO)

By Joanisabel González

Editora de Negociosjoanisabel.gonzalez@gfrmedia.com

The natural gas (LNG) terminal that New Fortress Energy (NFE) has in San Juan Bay, and which serves the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) and private clients, was built without the authorization of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), a federal agency that does have jurisdiction over the facility, a panel of judges in the District of Columbia concluded.