American Energy LNG Carrier Service to Puerto Rico
Under operation · Texas · Last reported Mar 2025
Source: Cato Institute
The project involves the operation of the American Energy, one of the world's oldest LNG tankers, to transport liquified natural gas from the US Gulf Coast to Peñuelas, Puerto Rico. This vessel, built in 1994 and acquired by Crowley in late 2024, began service in March 2025 to help Puerto Rico access American LNG directly, bypassing the Jones Act restrictions.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Seaport, LNG, Natural Gas
- Location
- Peñuelas, Texas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Cato Institute
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the operation of the American Energy, one of the world's oldest LNG tankers, to transport liquified natural gas from the US Gulf Coast to Peñuelas, Puerto Rico. This vessel, built in 1994 and acquired by Crowley in late 2024, began service in March 2025 to help Puerto Rico access American LNG directly, bypassing the Jones Act restrictions. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Texas |
City | Peñuelas |
Source
Source | Cato Institute |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Seaport, LNG, Natural Gas |
Article published date | 2026-07-18 |
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