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Puerto Rico legislator proposes canceling NFEnergía gas supply contracts

Representative José Aponte Hernández filed resolution to terminate NFEnergía contracts over supply failures.

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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]
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  1. 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 -
  2. 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 -
  3. 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
  4. 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 -
  5. 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 -
  6. Legislators raised potential perjury concerns after Zak Ahmed and local manager Carlos Faris gave conflicting sworn testimony. · WAPA.TV
  7. Representative José Aponte warned that exhausted gas reserves would force the government to use more costly diesel fuel. · WAPA.TV
  8. 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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