en.Wedoany.com Reported - Crowley's U.S. Energy LNG carrier delivered over 549 million gallons of U.S.-produced liquefied natural gas to Puerto Rico during its first year of operation. This U.S.-flagged LNG carrier dedicated to serving Puerto Rico marked one year of continuous service in March 2026.
Since March 2025, the U.S. Energy has delivered a significant volume of LNG fuel to Puerto Rico, enough to meet the electricity needs of approximately 1.2 million households for one year. Compared to using diesel, these LNG deliveries have helped reduce carbon emissions by nearly 30%, contributing to improved environmental performance of the local energy supply.
Puerto Rico Governor Jennifer González-Colón stated: "I want to congratulate Crowley on reaching this milestone, marking one year of LNG deliveries to Puerto Rico by the U.S. Energy, a U.S.-flagged vessel. Crowley's efforts help strengthen the resilience of our energy sector, support jobs and investment, and through collaboration ensure safe, affordable electricity for our people. We will always support initiatives like this that advance Puerto Rico's energy security and economic growth."
Jackie González, Crowley's Vice President of Advanced Energy, noted: "The U.S. Energy achieving a full year of uninterrupted service is more than just a performance milestone; it represents reliable energy access for Puerto Rico. Over the past year, this vessel has helped provide the consistent, secure transport of LNG that homes, businesses, and communities rely on daily. This reliability supports economic activity, essential services, and greater energy confidence across the island."
The U.S. Energy delivers LNG to the EcoEléctrica power generation facility in Peñuelas, providing a stable energy supply for Puerto Rico through a partnership with the global energy company Naturgy. Additionally, during its first year, the vessel employed 90 U.S. mariners, with nearly 20% hailing from Puerto Rico, helping to expand local maritime career pathways and support skilled workforce development.
Beyond LNG carrier operations, Crowley operates a full-service freight terminal in San Juan, supporting containerships and roll-on/roll-off barges, including two LNG-fueled vessels. The company also supplies approximately 94 million gallons of LNG annually to various industries in Puerto Rico from its LNG loading terminal in Peñuelas and offers transportation services via ISO tank containers, further strengthening its local energy and logistics network.
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