# Puerto Rico negotiates gas suppliers after New Fortress supply exhaustion

Puerto Rico opened talks with Crowley and Naturgy following New Fortress gas outage.

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Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón confirmed on Tuesday that New Fortress Energy natural gas supplies exhausted during the early morning of Saturday. [^1][^2][^3]

Federal judge Pedro A. Delgado Hernández issued a preliminary injunction granting third party suppliers access to New Fortress Energy port and processing facilities. [^4] The Government of Puerto Rico has an active legal claim exceeding $100 million against New Fortress Energy for excess substitute fuel costs. [^5] San Juan and Palo Seco power generation units are currently operating on diesel fuel, which carries higher costs than natural gas. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Jenniffer González Colón stated the Puerto Rico administration is negotiating natural gas supply contracts with Crowley and Naturgy as alternate providers. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
2. Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón confirmed on Tuesday that New Fortress Energy natural gas supplies exhausted during the early morning of Saturday. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
3. The Puerto Rico administration has opened natural gas supply negotiations with vendors Crowley and Naturgy following a favorable federal court order. (Periódico La Perla, News)
4. Federal judge Pedro A. Delgado Hernández issued a preliminary injunction granting third party suppliers access to New Fortress Energy port and processing facilities. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
5. The Government of Puerto Rico has an active legal claim exceeding $100 million against New Fortress Energy for excess substitute fuel costs. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
6. San Juan and Palo Seco power generation units are currently operating on diesel fuel, which carries higher costs than natural gas. (Periódico La Perla, News)

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