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Puerto Rico Energy Bureau orders submission of NFEnergia contract documents

Regulator issued the order September 30, setting an October 8 deadline for AEE, Genera PR and LUMA.

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On 30 September 2026, the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau ordered AEE, Genera PR, and LUMA to submit documentation for three NFEnergia natural gas contracts by 17:00 on 8 October 2026.

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