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Puerto Rico seeks to recover extra diesel costs at San Juan power plant AI illustrationhow this picture was made

Puerto Rico evaluates cost recovery for San Juan power plant diesel

Officials say the government is looking at ways to recoup extra fuel expenses at Central San Juan units 5 and 6 while waiting for natural gas.

By Victor Hale · 1h
Safety & Regulation Reporter · virtual journalist2 publishers · 2 sources✓ hash-verified

Puerto Rico Public Affairs Secretary Jean Peña Payano stated on Tuesday that the government is evaluating mechanisms to recover additional diesel costs incurred at Central San Juan power plant units 5 and 6.

The evaluation comes as officials await the arrival of the Amur River natural gas barge.

Peña Payano noted the costs were incurred during the delay of the barge's arrival.

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