Crowley has raised the U.S. flag on the American Energy<\/em>, a 1994-built, 130,400 cubic meter LNG carrier previously named Puteri Intan<\/em>. The vessel has been reflagged under a provision of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996<\/a> and becomes the first U.S.-flagged and crewed LNG carrier to transport U.S.-sourced natural gas to Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n The American Energy <\/em>has a CAP 1 rating, certifying its top rating for safety and vessel condition, and its compliance with all regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n The milestone will provide Puerto Rico with increased access to the reliable supply of U.S.-produced LNG, helping address the island\u2019s ongoing power demands.<\/p>\n Crowley and Naturgy have entered into a multi-year agreement that provides for the regular delivery of the U.S. mainland-sourced LNG to Naturgy\u2019s operating facility in Penuelas, Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n \u201cThe entry into service of\u202fAmerican Energy\u202f<\/em>marks a significant step for fuel supply reliability in Puerto Rico for our energy grid, which will greatly benefit our people,\u201d said Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer Gonz\u00e1lez-Col\u00f3n. \u201cThis partnership is an initiative to act using existing regulations to increase access to a U.S.-based LNG source that expands our options for the stabilization of our energy grid, as we work towards providing our residents and businesses a more consistently reliable power generation source.\u201d<\/p>\n The entry into service of the 900-foot-long (274 meters) LNG carrier builds on Crowley\u2019s 70-plus years commitment to Puerto Rico. The company also operates the full-service marine Isla Grande cargo terminal in San Juan for its container and roll-on\/roll-off vessels, including two LNG-fueled ships, and logistics services. Crowley annually delivers more than 94 million gallons of LNG through its LNG Loading Terminal in Penuelas as well as providing ocean delivery and land transportation using ISO tank containers.<\/p>\n At capacity, each delivery of LNG aboard American Energy <\/em>provides enough energy to power 80,000 homes for a year. LNG is also a lower-carbon fuel emitting less greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to diesel and other traditional energy sources.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are proud and privileged to expand U.S. LNG availability in Puerto Rico in partnership with Naturgy,\u201d said Tom Crowley,<\/a> chairman and CEO of Crowley Corporation. \u201cLNG is an ample, reliable energy source available in the U.S. that provides a more resilient and lower-emission option as part of our nation\u2019s energy portfolio for quickly serving the growing power needs of Puerto Rico while supporting American jobs, American energy production and U.S. national security.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis contract strengthens our presence in the global LNG market, particularly in the United States, and allows Puerto Rico to obtain a stable and competitive energy supply route,\u201d said Jon Ganuza, general manager of supply and wholesale markets, Naturgy.<\/p>\n \u201cAMO is proud to be a part of this historic partnership that benefits the people of Puerto Rico,\u201d said American Maritime Officers national president Willie Barrere. \u201cU.S. Merchant mariners, many of whom were born in Puerto Rico, sailing on Jones Act vessels, have been reliably delivering goods to the Commonwealth for decades.\u202fNow we will deliver LNG fuel to power the residents and further strengthen the bond between Puerto Rico and our U.S. seafarers.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe SIU is tremendously excited about providing crew members for the American Energy,<\/em>\u201d said David Heindel, president of the Seafarers International Union (SIU). \u201cOur members have a long, proud history of working aboard LNG vessels, and our affiliated school in Piney Point, Maryland, regularly conducts U.S. Coast Guard-approved curriculums that help prepare mariners for this kind of work. We congratulate Crowley, and we look forward to helping safely operate the newly reflagged ship.\u201d<\/p>\n The post Crowley puts U.S.-flagged LNG carrier American Energy into Puerto Rico service<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"American](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marinelog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/flagraise.jpg?resize=250%2C333&ssl=1\")
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