Infrastructure

Analyst Jay Fonseca Criticizes Government Response to New Fortress Energy Barge Stuck Outside San Juan Bay

Published Sep 25, 2026 · via WAPA TV

Political analyst Jay Fonseca criticized the Puerto Rico government on his program 'Los Datos Son Los Datos' over a New Fortress Energy barge that has been waiting roughly 10 days to enter San Juan Bay because it exceeds the permitted size. The vessel transports natural gas used for the island's power supply, and Fonseca warned that a delayed solution could jeopardize Puerto Rico's energy supply.

He noted that San Juan Bay receives a high percentage of the island's supplies and that the barge's size could put the area at risk. Experts have warned about potential risks in the bay. Fonseca said New Fortress Energy has faced problems with its vessels for the past two years, threatening the island's energy stability, and he criticized the company's financial crisis as well as the politicians who backed its arrival in Puerto Rico.