New Fortress Energy Signs Three-Year Charter Agreement for FSRU in Dominican Republic

U.S. energy company New Fortress Energy (NFE) has recently announced the execution of a three-year charter agreement for the Energos Freeze floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) with Energía 2000 in the Dominican Republic.

The agreement entails the deployment of the 125,000 m3 Energos Freeze FSRU to Energía 2000 S.A.’s LNG import terminal situated at the port of Pepillo Salcedo (Manzanillo).

Expected to commence operations in September 2025, the FSRU will play a crucial role in providing LNG regasification services to support power generation and industrial energy demand throughout the region.

Commitment to Energy Access in the Caribbean

Wes Edens, Chairman and CEO of NFE, expressed the company’s dedication to expanding energy access in the Caribbean through strategic partnerships and the development of world-class LNG infrastructure.

“This charter agreement reflects our continued commitment to expanding energy access in the Caribbean through strategic partnerships and world-class LNG infrastructure,” said Wes Edens, Chairman and CEO of NFE.

With the deployment of the Energos Freeze FSRU in the Dominican Republic, NFE aims to enhance energy security and contribute to the economic development of the region by providing reliable and efficient LNG regasification services.

Stay tuned for more updates as New Fortress Energy continues to drive innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.