The following press release was issued by Crowley Maritime on April 16. American Maritime Officers represents all licensed officers on the American Energy.
Crowley marked one year of operations of the American Energy, the first U.S.-flagged liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier dedicated to serving Puerto Rico.
Since its delivery in March 2025, American Energy has transported nearly 550 million gallons of U.S.-sourced LNG to Puerto Rico, providing enough energy to power about 1.2 million homes on the island for a year. The delivered volume also represents a reduction of carbon emissions by nearly 30 percent compared to diesel.
“I want to congratulate Crowley on achieving this milestone, marking the first anniversary of LNG deliveries to Puerto Rico by the vessel American Energy, a U.S.-flagged service dedicated to supplying our power needs,” said Gov. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon of Puerto Rico. “Crowley’s efforts help to strengthen our energy sector’s resiliency and to support jobs and investment in a partnership to ensure safe, affordable electricity for our people. We will always support such initiatives that advance Puerto Rico’s energy security and economic growth.”
In addition to contributing to Puerto Rico’s energy resilience, American Energy has played a role in strengthening the U.S. mariner workforce over the past year. The vessel has employed 90 U.S. mariners, including 16 cadets and apprentices, with nearly 20 percent from Puerto Rico, helping to expand maritime career pathways and support the island’s skilled workforce.
American Energy builds on Crowley’s more than 70-year commitment to Puerto Rico and its longstanding role in supporting the island’s energy and logistics needs. Through a multiyear partnership with global energy company Naturgy, the vessel delivers LNG to the EcoElectrica’s power generation facility in Penuelas, helping provide a steady supply of energy that supports homes, businesses and critical infrastructure.
Alongside its LNG carrier operations, Crowley operates a full-service cargo terminal in San Juan, supporting container ships and roll on/roll off barges, including two LNG fueled vessels, along with integrated logistics services. The company also supplies approximately 94 million gallons of LNG annually to industries across Puerto Rico from its LNG Loading Terminal in Penuelas and provides transportation through ISO tank containers.