Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) purchases for Puerto Rico

Conducted and presented research on Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) purchases for Puerto Rico and LNG sales from the continental United States (CONUS). Key findings included that Puerto Rico could purchase LNG for 23% less if not for the Jones Act. The Dominican Republic buys LNG from CONUS even though Trinidad and Tobago is ~ 1,000 nautical miles closer, indicating the magnitude of cost advantages in purchasing from the U.S. At the time of the research, no known LNG ships were in Jones Act compliance. After the research was presented, at least one older ship was identified and is being refurbished for possible deliveries to Puerto Rico.