Commodities
NFE vs Pilots: LNG Vessel Dispute Heats Up Over Safety Concerns
A simmering dispute between New Fortress Energy (NFE) and San Juan Bay Pilots has escalated over the safe maneuvering of the LNG carrier Amur River into San Juan Harbor.
The pilots claim NFE failed to comply with a court order to provide required data, including whether the vessel's beam exceeds 141.1 feet as listed in NFE's Army Corps permit application.
NFE disputes the requirement for standby tugs and argues that the Coast Guard's Letter of Recommendation (LOR) does not mandate their use.
The dispute has forced the San Juan power plant to burn diesel instead of natural gas, raising generation costs for Puerto Rico ratepayers.