New Fortress’ Puerto Rico Gas Shipments at Risk (Correct)

Oct. 7, 2025, 11:13 PM UTC

A judge in Puerto Rico ordered New Fortress Energy Inc.to stop using the tugboats it hired to make deliveries to its San Juan Bay terminal — forcing some power plants to turn to more expensive and dirtier diesel.

US District Judge Silvia Carreño-Coll issued a temporary order requiring billionaire Wes Edens’ company to use larger-capacity tugboats, after a group of marine pilots filed a lawsuit alleging the vessels used by the company were unsafe. Hearings on whether a long-term preliminary injunction should be imposed continued Tuesday.

“Safety is our top priority across all operations, and our track record ...

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