# Puerto Rico legislator files resolution to cancel New Fortress Energy contracts

José Aponte introduced House Resolution 428 seeking termination of NFE gas supply contracts.

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Former Puerto Rico House President José Aponte filed Joint Resolution 428 on 3 November 2026 ordering termination of New Fortress Energy contracts. [^1]

Joint Resolution 428 proposes initiating proceedings to cancel NFEnergía's natural gas supply contract and exclusive San Juan bay dock usage rights. [^2] The Puerto Rico House of Representatives unanimously approved Joint Resolution 428 during its Monday legislative session. [^3] José Aponte stated delivery failures forced the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority to use more expensive diesel fuel, raising consumer electricity rates. [^4]

José Aponte stated New Fortress Energy repeatedly breached contractual natural gas delivery obligations, including incidents in July 2025 and October 2026. [^5] The resolution applies to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Ports Authority and Public Private Partnerships Authority. [^6] Representative José Aponte Hernández stated that the resolution had not been discussed with Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz before the House vote. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Former Puerto Rico House President José Aponte filed Joint Resolution 428 on 3 November 2026 ordering termination of New Fortress Energy contracts. (Radio Isla 1320 AM, News)
2. Joint Resolution 428 proposes initiating proceedings to cancel NFEnergía's natural gas supply contract and exclusive San Juan bay dock usage rights. (WAPA.TV, News)
3. The Puerto Rico House of Representatives unanimously approved Joint Resolution 428 during its Monday legislative session. (WAPA.TV, News)
4. José Aponte stated delivery failures forced the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority to use more expensive diesel fuel, raising consumer electricity rates. (Radio Isla 1320 AM, News)
5. José Aponte stated New Fortress Energy repeatedly breached contractual natural gas delivery obligations, including incidents in July 2025 and October 2026. (Radio Isla 1320 AM, News)
6. The resolution applies to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Ports Authority and Public Private Partnerships Authority. (Radio Isla 1320 AM, News)
7. Representative José Aponte Hernández stated that the resolution had not been discussed with Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz before the House vote. (WAPA.TV, News)

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