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Public-Private Partnerships Authority · P3A Puerto Rico | Welcome to the new portal of the Public-Private Partnerships Authority of Puerto Rico
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June 13, 2026
Energy Czar and Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnerships Authority, Engineer Josué Colón Ortiz, shared an assessment of the current state of Puerto Rico’s electrical system and the significant improvements underway with a congressional delegation comprising Representatives Bennie Thompson, Nellie Pou, and Troy Carter, alongside Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández. During the presentation, Engineer Colón Ortiz highlighted key advances aimed at strengthening the capacity, stability, and resilience of the island's energy system. Noted achievements include the recovery of approximately 1,660 megawatts of generation capacity through the repair of critical units, the addition of 530 megawatts of battery storage systems, and the arrival of 244 megawatts of new reserve generation.
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June 10, 2026
The operation of power generation infrastructure is a priority for the administration led by Governor Jenniffer González Colón. As part of these efforts, Energy Czar and Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnerships Authority, Engineer Josué A. Colón Ortiz—alongside the Governor and Catherine “Katie” Jereza, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Electricity at the U.S. Department of Energy—inspected the operation of Unit 7 at the San Juan Power Plant. During the visit, officials from Genera Puerto Rico provided an update on the work carried out at the facility, as well as progress aimed at improving operational efficiency and strengthening the reliability of the Island's power generation system.
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June 9, 2026
Energy Czar and Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnerships Authority, Engineer Josué A. Colón Ortiz, held a meeting with Governor Jenniffer González Colón and Catherine “Katie” Jereza, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Electricity at the U.S. Department of Energy. During the session, representatives from Genera Puerto Rico provided an update on investments and projects aimed at strengthening the efficiency, reliability, and resilience of the island's power generation system.
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June 9, 2026
As part of the administration's efforts to modernize Puerto Rico's electrical system, Energy Czar and Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnerships Authority, Engineer Josué A. Colón Ortiz, toured the Cambalache Power Plant in Arecibo alongside Governor Jenniffer González Colón and Catherine “Katie” Jereza, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Electricity at the U.S. Department of Energy. During the visit, they inspected the work carried out on the plant's Unit 3. Representatives from Genera Puerto Rico provided an update on the latest improvements implemented as part of investments aimed at strengthening the resilience of the island's power generation system.
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May 12, 2026
The Energy Czar and Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnerships Authority, Eng. Josué A. Colón Ortiz, participated in the Gov Tech Summit 2026 alongside Governor Jenniffer González Colón, PRITS Executive Director Poincaré Díaz Peña, and several agency heads. The government initiative is part of ongoing efforts to modernize systems across agencies, aimed at strengthening efficiency, innovation, and the transformation of public services.
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May 12, 2026
The Energy Czar and Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnerships Authority, Eng. Josué A. Colón Ortiz, took part in the “En Récord” press conference, alongside the Secretary of the Governor’s Office, Lcdo. Francisco Domenech; the Secretary of Public Affairs, Jean Peña Payano; the Secretary of Health, Dr. Víctor Ramos; the Secretary of Housing, Lcdo. Luis Augusto Martínez; and the Executive Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Orlando Rivera Berrios. During the conference, several matters were discussed, including Judge Laura Taylor Swain’s decision to reaffirm that the Court of First Instance of San Juan is the proper forum to hear the lawsuits filed by the government against the private operator of the electric transmission and distribution network, LUMA Energy, LLC, for breach of contract, among other issues.
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May 5, 2026
The Energy Czar and Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnerships Authority, Josué A. Colón Ortiz, P.E., joined by representatives from the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, visited the San Juan Power Plant operated by Genera Puerto Rico to welcome a delegation of Chiefs of Staff from the U.S. Senate, the Western Caucus Foundation, and The LIBRE Initiative. During the visit, Genera Puerto Rico’s technical team provided a briefing on the island’s power generation system, including ongoing projects and planned initiatives to strengthen energy capacity. The delegation also toured the San Juan plant and New Fortress Energy facilities to observe current operations. The visit highlights ongoing collaboration, transparency, and oversight efforts aimed at advancing strategic energy projects and supporting the development of a more reliable energy system in Puerto Rico.
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October 22, 2025
Governor Jenniffer González Colón announced the start of construction of a 52-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Cambalache Power Plant in Arecibo, part of an islandwide 430-MW storage initiative using Tesla Megapack technology.
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Governor Jenniffer González Colón reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to a diversified energy portfolio as a cornerstone of Puerto Rico’s energy transformation while opening the Puerto Rico Solar and Energy Storage Association (SESA) Summit 2025.
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Governor Jenniffer González Colón announced that Puerto Rico will receive more than $42.6 million in new federal funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support the identification, planning, and replacement of lead service lines in drinking water systems across the Island.
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Governor Jenniffer González Colón secured final approval from the Fiscal Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico for a new natural gas supply agreement with New Fortress Energy, marking a major milestone in Puerto Rico’s energy transformation. The agreement replaces the original 15-year proposal, reduces projected costs from over $20 billion to approximately $4 billion delivering $16 billion in savings shortens the contract term, eliminates exclusivity, and establishes more competitive pricing. Led by Energy Czar Josué Colón Ortiz.
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September 3, 2024
The Puerto Rico Department of State announced the expansion of AutoExpreso services across the island through Integrated Service Centers (CSI), now available in Loíza, Arecibo, Humacao, and Río Piedras, with plans to add five more locations. Secretary Omar J. Marrero emphasized that the initiative streamlines access to services such as account reloads, card replacement, fines, and digital registration.
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The Puerto Rico Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience (COR3) presented an operational overview to the Government Transition Committee highlighting significant progress in Puerto Rico’s reconstruction, with approximately 10,100 projects underway or completed using about $34.1 billion in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds.
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January 25, 2023
The selection of Genera PR to operate and maintain the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s legacy generation assets. The agreement advances the transformation of the Island’s electric system in compliance with Act 120 and the Integrated Resource Plan, aiming to improve reliability, operational efficiency, fuel optimization, and the transition toward renewable energy.
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The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority announced the shortlisting of six qualified respondents following the Request for Qualifications process for a new electric generation facility for the transformation and modernization of the electric system in alignment with PREPA’s Integrated Resource Plan and the Island’s energy public policy.
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March 28, 2022
The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (P3A) received the international Organization of the Year Public Sector award at the P3 Awards 2021, recognizing its leadership in delivering large-scale public-private partnership projects. The Authority was also a finalist in multiple categories for its transformation of PREPA’s transmission and distribution system and the maritime transportation system. The award highlights P3A’s ability to execute complex infrastructure projects.
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The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority announced the shortlisting of three qualified consortia following the Request for Qualifications process for the monetization of PRHTA’s toll roads PR-20, PR-52, PR-53, and PR-66. The project, identified as a government priority initiative, aims to modernize and improve toll road infrastructure, enhance mobility and safety, strengthen fiscal sustainability, and increase operational efficiency through a long-term public-private partnership.
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January 07, 2021
Issued statements supporting Executive Order 2021-012, which creates a Steering Committee to oversee the public-private partnership contract awarded to LUMA Energy for the transformation of Puerto Rico’s electric transmission and distribution system. The statement emphasizes that the LUMA contract resulted from a rigorous and transparent selection process and includes safeguards to protect Puerto Rico’s interests.
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Public hearing before the Puerto Rico House of Representatives to address the public-private partnership contract with LUMA Energy for the operation and maintenance of PREPA’s transmission and distribution system. During the hearing, the legal framework, procurement process, contract structure, transition period, workforce protections, oversight mechanisms, and projected operational savings were explained.
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The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (P3A) announced the evaluation of two new public-private partnership projects modernization of the Department of Treasury’s collections and taxpayer services, and the concession of Puerto Rico’s regional airports while providing an update on ongoing initiatives. The update highlighted progress on major projects, including the transformation of the electric transmission and distribution system, maritime transportation services, cruise terminal modernization, water metering optimization, student housing at UPR Mayagüez, a public safety training center, and legacy generation assets. Collectively, these efforts aim to modernize public services, strengthen infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support Puerto Rico’s economic development and long-term resilience.
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Public-private partnership contract awarded to HMS Ferries for the operation and administration of the maritime transportation system. Detailing the legal framework, procurement process, contract structure, transition phases, fare policies, performance standards, and oversight mechanisms. The partnership aims to address long-standing deficiencies in ferry services, improve reliability and efficiency.
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The Steering Committee created under Executive Order 2021-012 announced five key agreements with LUMA Energy ahead of the June 1 transition of Puerto Rico’s electric transmission and distribution system. The agreements focus on hurricane preparedness, conflict-of-interest safeguards, workforce transition for PREPA employees, protection of employee pensions, and compliance with Puerto Rico’s energy public policy.
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The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (P3A) presented a detailed status update on the operation and oversight of the electric transmission and distribution system six months after LUMA Energy assumed control. The presentation outlined the structure of the 15-year operation and maintenance contract, oversight responsibilities shared with the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau, validation of transition expenses, and the scope of services covered under LUMA’s fixed annual payment.
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June 22, 2020
The Government of Puerto Rico announced the selection of LUMA Energy to operate, maintain, and modernize PREPA’s electric transmission and distribution system under a 15-year public-private partnership. Chosen through a competitive and transparent procurement process, LUMA will lead the transformation of Puerto Rico’s power grid to improve reliability, resilience, customer service, and operational efficiency.
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The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority, together with PREPA, issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking private-sector companies or consortia to manage, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission PREPA’s legacy generation assets, including base-load and gas turbine plants across the Island. This initiative is part of Puerto Rico’s broader electric system transformation under Act 120.
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Official statement on planned investments and improvements to the maritime transportation system, including new vessels and modernized terminals.
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The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority announced a strong market response to the Request for Qualifications issued for the management, operation, maintenance, and eventual decommissioning of PREPA’s legacy generation assets. The RFQ attracted interest from more than ten world-class companies, reflecting market confidence in Puerto Rico’s electric system transformation under Act 120.
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The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority announced the selection of HMS Ferries, Inc. to operate and maintain the assets of the Maritime Transportation Authority through a 23year public-private partnership. The agreement aims to modernize and optimize maritime transportation services particularly for Vieques, Culebra, and Cataño.
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The presentation outlines the successful execution of key public-private partnership projects—including the electric transmission and distribution system, maritime transportation services, and legacy generation assets along with progress on social infrastructure, water metering optimization, and energy transformation projects. It Emphasizes the Authority’s role in strengthening Puerto Rico’s infrastructure, restoring investor confidence, advancing transparency, and supporting economic recovery through resilient, efficient, and competitive public-private partnerships.
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January 10, 2019
Puerto Rico government officials, led by the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA), carried out an aggressive energy agenda in Washington, D.C. to advance the transformation of the Island’s energy system and support post-Hurricane María recovery efforts. The delegation met with senior federal officials and members of Congress to promote energy privatization, resilience, modernization initiatives including a transition to cleaner energy sources and to strengthen federal collaboration for Puerto Rico’s reconstruction and long-term energy sustainability.
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The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority announced the selection of four highly qualified companies to advance in the Public-Private Partnership process to manage and operate PREPA’s electric transmission and distribution system. The project marks a major step in Puerto Rico’s energy transformation, aiming to modernize the power grid, improve reliability and efficiency.
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The Government of Puerto Rico announced the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select a private partner to develop a Public Safety Training Center through a Public-Private Partnership. Led by the Public-Private Partnerships Authority in collaboration with the Departments of Public Safety and Correction and Rehabilitation, the project aims to professionalize and modernize training for public safety personnel by creating an integrated, high-quality educational system.
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Governor Ricardo Rosselló Nevares announced the selection of three qualified educational institutions to advance to the next phase of the public-private partnership process to establish a Public Safety Training Center. The project aims to modernize and strengthen training for police officers and correctional personnel through an integrated, high-quality educational system, while upgrading facilities and technology to improve public safety services and operational efficiency across Puerto Rico.
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July 13, 2018
The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (P3A), in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico, announced the shortlisting of two consortia to advance in the procurement process for the Student Life Project at the UPR Mayagüez Campus the first higher education public-private partnership in Puerto Rico. The project includes the design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of an on-campus student residence hall, parking facilities, and related capital improvements, with an RFP to be issued to the shortlisted teams as the next step in the process.
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The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (APP) announced its decision to publish the Puerto Rico Economic Development and Recovery Plan in Spanish to promote transparency and public participation. The plan, originally prepared in English for submission to the U.S. Congress, would be made available on the APP website beginning July 27, 2018, allowing the public to submit comments through August 2. The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to citizen engagement and transparency in the recovery process, which outlines strategies to address an estimated $136 billion in recovery needs in coordination with federal agencies such as FEMA.
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Officials from the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (P3 Authority) participated in major national industry forums the North American Energy and Infrastructure Finance Forum in New York and the P3 Higher Education Summit in San Diego to present Puerto Rico’s portfolio of public-private partnership projects and attract private investment. The presentations highlighted opportunities in energy and infrastructure, including the transformation of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority and the Student Life Project at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus.
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The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority announced the shortlisting of thirteen consortia to advance in the procurement processes for three public-private partnership projects: modernization of PRASA’s metering and customer service systems, transformation of the island’s ferry transportation system, and development of energy storage systems at critical power substations. These initiatives aim to strengthen infrastructure, improve public services, and support economic growth across Puerto Rico.
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The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (P3A) received a prestigious “Special Award” from P3 Bulletin, recognizing its outstanding contributions to advancing public-private partnerships. The award highlights P3A’s ambitious project portfolio, efforts to attract private investment, and leadership in strengthening Puerto Rico’s infrastructure and recovery initiatives, reinforcing international confidence in the Island’s P3 program.
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Governor Ricardo Rosselló Nevares announced that Puerto Rico’s public-private partnership projects continue to attract strong interest from local and international investors. The Public-Private Partnerships Authority received multiple qualification submissions for the modernization of the San Juan Bay cruise ports, reflecting market confidence in Puerto Rico’s P3 program. These initiatives aim to modernize infrastructure, strengthen tourism, and support the Island’s economic development and recovery efforts.
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The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (P3A), in coordination with the Departments of Public Safety and Correction and Rehabilitation, invited private-sector input on a proposed public-private partnership to establish a Public Safety Training Center. The initiative aims to assess market interest and feasibility for a privately developed, financed, built, operated, and maintained facility potentially including the Police Academy in Gurabo to enhance professional training and public safety services across Puerto Rico.
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Governor Ricardo Rosselló announced the launch of the request for qualifications (RFQ) process to select private companies to manage and operate Puerto Rico’s electric transmission and distribution system through a Public-Private Partnership. The initiative aims to modernize and transform the power system to improve reliability, resilience, efficiency, and financial sustainability, while leveraging private-sector expertise and federal recovery funds to strengthen Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure.
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Governor Ricardo Rosselló Nevares announced that three experienced consortia were qualified to advance to the next phase of the public-private partnership process to operate and modernize the cruise terminals in San Juan Bay. The initiative seeks to transform and manage multiple cruise piers through private investment, enhance operational excellence, and strengthen Puerto Rico’s tourism infrastructure, supporting economic growth and positioning the Island’s ports at a world-class level.
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April 28, 2026
Conference
The Energy Czar and Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnerships Authority, Eng. Josué Colón Ortiz, participated in the Puerto Rico–Spain Economic Forum as part of the panel “Infrastructure, Energy, and Private Capital: Accelerating Puerto Rico’s Transformation,” moderated by the Executive Director of PRIDCO, Roberto Lefranc Fortuño.
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
November 11, 2025
Conference
Energy Zar and P3A Executive Director Eng. Josué Colón Ortiz will join a panel with leaders from the Energy Bureau, LUMA, Genera PR, and AES to discuss key issues affecting Puerto Rico’s electric system
10:00 AM - 4:00PM
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