Puerto Rico representative José Aponte Hernández introduced Joint House Resolution 428 proposing cancellation of NFEnergía gas supply contracts [1]
The resolution orders AEE, AAPP, and Puerto Rico Ports Authority to immediately begin contract termination proceedings [2] New Fortress Energy CEO Zak Ahmed testified at a public House legislative hearing regarding the Amur River gas tanker supply timeline and replacement plans. [3] The resolution cites repeated NFEnergía failures to deliver liquefied natural gas as justification for termination [4]
The resolution states supply delays forced use of more costly diesel fuel, creating extra public costs that may raise consumer electricity rates [5] Legislators raised potential perjury concerns after Zak Ahmed and local manager Carlos Faris gave conflicting sworn testimony. [6] Representative José Aponte warned that exhausted gas reserves would force the government to use more costly diesel fuel. [7]
The government is seeking $100 million from New Fortress Energy for extra costs caused by the Amur River tanker failing to dock in San Juan. [8]El representante de Puerto Rico José Aponte Hernández presentó la Resolución Conjunta de la Cámara 428 que propone la cancelación de los contratos de suministro de gas de NFEnergía [1]
La resolución ordena a la AEE, la AAPP y la Autoridad de los Puertos de Puerto Rico que inicien de inmediato los procedimientos de terminación de los contratos [2] El principal oficial ejecutivo de New Fortress Energy, Zak Ahmed, testificó en una vista pública legislativa de la Cámara sobre el calendario de suministro del tanquero de gas Amur River y los planes de reemplazo. [3] La resolución cita las repetidas fallas de NFEnergía en la entrega de gas natural licuado como justificación para la terminación [4]
La resolución establece que las demoras en el suministro obligaron al uso de combustible diésel más costoso, lo que generó costos públicos adicionales que podrían aumentar las tarifas de electricidad de los consumidores [5] Los legisladores plantearon posibles preocupaciones de perjurio luego de que Zak Ahmed y el gerente local Carlos Faris ofrecieran testimonios jurados contradictorios. [6] El representante José Aponte advirtió que las reservas de gas agotadas obligarían al gobierno a usar combustible diésel más costoso. [7]
El gobierno busca $100 million de New Fortress Energy por los costos adicionales causados porque el tanquero Amur River no atracó en San Juan. [8]
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Puerto Rico representative José Aponte Hernández introduced Joint House Resolution 428 proposing cancellation of NFEnergía gas supply contracts · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
The resolution orders AEE, AAPP, and Puerto Rico Ports Authority to immediately begin contract termination proceedings · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
New Fortress Energy CEO Zak Ahmed testified at a public House legislative hearing regarding the Amur River gas tanker supply timeline and replacement plans. · WAPA.TV
The resolution cites repeated NFEnergía failures to deliver liquefied natural gas as justification for termination · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
The resolution states supply delays forced use of more costly diesel fuel, creating extra public costs that may raise consumer electricity rates · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
Legislators raised potential perjury concerns after Zak Ahmed and local manager Carlos Faris gave conflicting sworn testimony. · WAPA.TV
Representative José Aponte warned that exhausted gas reserves would force the government to use more costly diesel fuel. · WAPA.TV
The government is seeking $100 million from New Fortress Energy for extra costs caused by the Amur River tanker failing to dock in San Juan. · WAPA.TV
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