# 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]

## What this stands on

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 -, News)
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 -, News)
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, News)
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 -, News)
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 -, News)
6. Legislators raised potential perjury concerns after Zak Ahmed and local manager Carlos Faris gave conflicting sworn testimony. (WAPA.TV, News)
7. Representative José Aponte warned that exhausted gas reserves would force the government to use more costly diesel fuel. (WAPA.TV, News)
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, News)

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