Crowley said in a statment the energy system will provide a reliable power supply tailored to support the terminal’s daily operations, such as powering its terminal equipment, refrigerated containers, and administrative and maintenance facilities.
The microgrid will produce power that is “more reliable, less expensive, and cleaner” than power generally delivered from the public grid.
Crowley said the microgrid is scheduled for completion in early 2026.
However, the firm did not provide further details.
Plans for the microgrid follow as Crowley started operation of American Energy, the first US-flagged carrier to deliver LNG sourced from the US mainland to the island.
The company also delivers more than 94 million gallons of LNG annually through its LNG truck loading facility in Penuelas.
Crowley said it has invested more than $550 million to advance trade in the commonwealth through LNG-fueled containerships and related port infrastructure for its shipping and logistics services at its Isla Grande Terminal in San Juan.
American Energy recently delivered a US LNG cargo to Naturgy’s facility in Penuelas, Puerto Rico.
American Energy’s AIS data provided by VesselsValue shows that the LNG carrier delivered the shipment from Cheniere’s Corpus Christi LNG export plant in Texas.
“After 492 safe LNG unloadings over 25 years of operation, today EcoElectrica’s LNG import terminal has received and unloaded the American Energy, the first US LNG cargo imported to Puerto Rico,” EcoElectrica said last week.
EcoElectrica is owned by Spain’s Naturgy, France’s Engie, and Japan’s Mitsui.
It has a 540 MW combined-cycle power plant that includes the LNG terminal with one 160,000 cbm tank located in Penuelas.
