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New Fortress Energy Inc.

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New Fortress Energy Inc. is a global energy infrastructure firm developing, owning and operating LNG import/export terminals, natural gas supply networks and low-carbon projects. It serves utility, industrial and public sector clients across the Americas and Caribbean, delivering affordable, lower-emission energy resources.

What changed in New Fortress Energy Inc.'s 10-K — 2024 vs 2025

Top changes in New Fortress Energy Inc.'s 2025 10-K

623 paragraphs added · 590 removed · 304 edited across 6 sections

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Risk Factors — what could go wrong, per management

139 edited+148 added−76 removed392 unchanged
Our existing infrastructure, facilities and vessels and expected future operations and businesses face operational risks, including, but not limited to, the following: • performing below expected levels of efficiency or capacity or required changes to specifications for continued operations; • breakdowns or failures of equipment or shortages or delays in the delivery of supplies; • operational errors by trucks, including trucking accidents while transporting natural gas, LNG or any other chemical or hazardous substance; • risks related to operators and service providers of tankers or tugs used in our operations; • operational errors by us or any contracted facility, port or other operator of related third-party infrastructure; • failure to maintain the required government or regulatory approvals, permits or other authorizations; • accidents, fires, explosions or other events or catastrophes; • lack of adequate and qualified personnel; • potential labor shortages, work stoppages or labor union disputes; • weather-related or natural disaster interruptions of operations; • pollution, release of or exposure to toxic substances or environmental contamination affecting operations; • inability, or failure, of any counterparty to any facility-related agreements to perform their contractual obligations; 22 Table of Contents • decreased demand by our customers; and • planned and unplanned power outages or failures to supply due to scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.
Our existing infrastructure, facilities and vessels and expected future operations and businesses face operational risks, including, but not limited to, the following: • performing below expected levels of efficiency or capacity or required changes to specifications for continued operations; • breakdowns or failures of equipment or shortages or delays in the delivery of supplies; • operational errors by trucks, including trucking accidents while transporting natural gas, LNG or any other chemical or hazardous substance; • risks related to operators and service providers of tankers or tugs used in our operations; • operational errors by us or any contracted facility, port or other operator of related third-party infrastructure; • failure to maintain the required government or regulatory approvals, permits or other authorizations; • accidents, fires, explosions or other events or catastrophes; • lack of adequate and qualified personnel; • potential labor shortages, work stoppages or labor union disputes; • weather-related or natural disaster interruptions of operations; 28 Table of Contents • pollution, release of or exposure to toxic substances or environmental contamination affecting operations; • inability, or failure, of any counterparty to any facility-related agreements to perform their contractual obligations; • decreased demand by our customers; and • planned and unplanned power outages or failures to supply due to scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.
For example, the development and operation of our new FLNG facility off the coast of Altamira, State of Tamaulipas, is subject to regulation by Mexico’s Ministry of Energy ( Secretaría de Energía ) (“SENER”), Mexico's National Hydrocarbon Commission (“CNH”), the National Agency of Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection of the Hydrocarbons Sector (“ASEA”), among other relevant Mexican regulatory bodies.
For example, the development and operation of our FLNG facility off the coast of Altamira, State of Tamaulipas, is subject to regulation by Mexico’s Ministry of Energy ( Secretaría de Energía ) (“SENER”), Mexico’s National Hydrocarbon Commission (“CNH”), the National Agency of Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection of the Hydrocarbons Sector (“ASEA”), among other relevant Mexican regulatory bodies.
See “—We may experience increased labor costs and regulation, and the unavailability of skilled workers or our failure to attract and retain qualified personnel, as well as our ability to comply with such labor laws, could adversely affect us.” The superior resources that some of these competitors have available for 29 Table of Contents deployment could allow them to compete successfully against us, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, ability to realize benefits from future projects, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity and prospects.
See “—We may experience increased labor costs and regulation, and the unavailability of skilled workers or our failure to attract and retain qualified personnel, as well as our ability to comply with such labor laws, could adversely affect us.” The superior resources that some of these competitors have available for deployment could allow them to compete successfully against 35 Table of Contents us, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, ability to realize benefits from future projects, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity and prospects.
Jamaica, Mexico and Puerto Rico are subject to acts of terrorism or sabotage and natural disasters, in particular hurricanes, extreme weather conditions, crime and similar other risks which may negatively impact our operations in the region.
Mexico and Puerto Rico are subject to acts of terrorism or sabotage and natural disasters, in particular hurricanes, extreme weather conditions, crime and similar other risks which may negatively impact our operations in the region.
Such a failure, or a similar failure elsewhere in the energy industry (including, in particular, LNG liquefaction, storage, transportation or regasification operations), could generate public concern, which may lead to new laws and/or regulations that would impose more stringent requirements on our operations, have a corresponding impact on our ability to obtain 40 Table of Contents permits and approvals, and otherwise jeopardize our reputation or the reputation of our industry as well as our relationships with relevant regulatory agencies and local communities.
Such a failure, or a similar failure elsewhere in the energy industry (including, in particular, LNG liquefaction, storage, 46 Table of Contents transportation or regasification operations), could generate public concern, which may lead to new laws and/or regulations that would impose more stringent requirements on our operations, have a corresponding impact on our ability to obtain permits and approvals, and otherwise jeopardize our reputation or the reputation of our industry as well as our relationships with relevant regulatory agencies and local communities.
We may never sign a binding agreement to sell our products to the counterparty, or we may sell much less volume than we estimate, which could result in our inability to generate the revenues and profits we anticipate, having a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. 28 Table of Contents Our contracts with our customers are subject to termination under certain circumstances.
We may never sign a binding agreement to sell our products to the counterparty, or we may sell much less volume than we estimate, which could result in our inability to generate the revenues and profits we anticipate, having a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. 34 Table of Contents Our contracts with our customers are subject to termination under certain circumstances.
Our efforts to accomplish and accurately report on these initiatives and goals present numerous operational, regulatory, reputational, financial, legal, and other risks, any of which could have a material negative impact, including on our reputation and stock price. In addition, the standards for tracking and reporting on ESG matters are relatively new, have not been harmonized and continue to evolve.
Our efforts to accomplish and accurately report on these initiatives and goals present numerous operational, regulatory, reputational, financial, legal, and other risks, any of which could have a material negative impact, including on our reputation and stock price. In addition, the standards for tracking and reporting on sustainability matters are relatively new, have not been harmonized and continue to evolve.
In addition, such technologies may be rendered obsolete or uneconomical by legal or regulatory requirements, technological advances, more efficient and cost-effective processes or entirely different approaches developed by one or more of our competitors or others, which could materially and adversely affect our business, ability to realize benefits from future projects, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity and prospects.
Such technologies may be rendered obsolete or uneconomical by legal or regulatory requirements, technological advances, more efficient and cost-effective processes or entirely different approaches developed by one or more of our competitors or others, which could materially and adversely affect our business, ability to realize benefits from future projects, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity and prospects.
Some of the factors that could negatively affect our share price or result in fluctuations in the price or trading volume of our Class A common stock include: • a shift in our investor base; • our quarterly or annual earnings, or those of other comparable companies; • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results; • changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles; 49 Table of Contents • announcements by us or our competitors of significant investments, acquisitions or dispositions; • the failure of securities analysts to cover our Class A common stock; • changes in earnings estimates by securities analysts or our ability to meet those estimates; • the operating and share price performance of other comparable companies; • overall market fluctuations; • general economic conditions; and • developments in the markets and market sectors in which we participate.
Some of the factors that could negatively affect our share price or result in fluctuations in the price or trading volume of our Class A common stock include: • a shift in our investor base; • our quarterly or annual earnings, or those of other comparable companies; • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results; • changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles; • announcements by us or our competitors of significant investments, acquisitions or dispositions; • the failure of securities analysts to cover our Class A common stock; • changes in earnings estimates by securities analysts or our ability to meet those estimates; • the operating and share price performance of other comparable companies; • overall market fluctuations; • general economic conditions; and • developments in the markets and market sectors in which we participate.
Any such transactions may be subject to significant risks and contingencies, including the risk of integration, valuation and successful implementation, and we may not be able to realize the benefits of any such transactions.
Any such transactions have and may be subject to significant risks and contingencies, including the risk of integration, valuation and successful implementation, and we may not be able to realize the benefits of any such transactions.
In addition, our LNG transportation activities are subject to broad array of regulations, and our operations are dependent upon obtaining and maintaining required permits and authorizations,. For example, the United States Coast Guard ("USCG") regulates the navigable waterways through which vessels we own, lease or direct must traverse to supply LNG in Puerto Rico.
In addition, our LNG transportation activities are subject to broad array of regulations, and our operations are dependent upon obtaining and maintaining required permits and authorizations. For example, the United States Coast Guard (“USCG”) regulates the navigable waterways through which vessels we own, lease or direct must traverse to supply LNG in Puerto Rico.
In particular, the estimation of proved gas reserves involves subjective judgements and determinations based on available geological, technical, contractual, and economic information. Estimates can change over time because of new information from production or drilling activities, changes in economic factors, such as oil and gas prices, alterations in the regulatory policies of host governments, or other events.
In particular, the estimation of proved gas reserves involves subjective judgments and determinations based on available geological, technical, contractual, and economic information. Estimates can change over time because of new information from production or drilling activities, changes in economic factors, such as oil and gas prices, alterations in the regulatory policies of host governments, or other events.
In this regard, the criteria by which our ESG practices and disclosures are assessed may change due to the quickly evolving landscape, which could result in greater expectations of us and cause us to undertake costly initiatives to satisfy such new criteria. The increasing attention to corporate ESG initiatives could also result in increased investigations and litigation or threats thereof.
In this regard, the criteria by which our sustainability practices and disclosures are assessed may change due to the quickly evolving landscape, which could result in greater expectations of us and cause us to undertake costly initiatives to satisfy such new criteria. The increasing attention to corporate sustainability initiatives could also result in increased investigations and litigation or threats thereof.
Vessel values can fluctuate substantially over time due to a number of different factors, including: • prevailing economic conditions in the natural gas and energy markets; • a substantial or extended decline in demand for LNG; • increases in the supply of vessel capacity without a commensurate increase in demand; • the size, tank type and age of a vessel; and • the cost of retrofitting, steel prices or modifying existing vessels, as a result of technological advances in vessel design or equipment, changes in applicable environmental or other regulations or standards, customer requirements or otherwise.
Vessel values can fluctuate substantially over time due to a number of different factors, including: • prevailing economic conditions in the natural gas and energy markets; • a substantial or extended decline in demand for LNG; • increases in the supply of vessel capacity without a commensurate increase in demand; 40 Table of Contents • the size, tank type and age of a vessel; and • the cost of retrofitting, steel prices or modifying existing vessels, as a result of technological advances in vessel design or equipment, changes in applicable environmental or other regulations or standards, customer requirements or otherwise.
See “—We have incurred, and may in the future incur, a significant amount of debt.” LNG that is processed, transported and/or stored on FSRUs and transported via pipeline is subject to risk of loss or damage. LNG processed, transported and stored on FSRUs may be subject to loss or damage resulting from equipment malfunction, faulty handling, cargo ageing or otherwise.
See “—We have incurred, and may in the future incur, a significant amount of debt.” LNG that is processed, transported and/or stored on FSRUs and transported via pipeline is subject to risk of loss or damage. LNG processed, transported and stored on FSRUs may be subject to loss or damage resulting from equipment malfunction, faulty handling, cargo aging or otherwise.
Moreover, our processes and controls may not always align with evolving voluntary standards for identifying, measuring, and reporting ESG metrics, our interpretation of reporting standards may differ from those of others, and such standards may change over time, any of which could result in significant revisions to our goals or reported progress in achieving such goals.
Moreover, our processes and controls may not always align with evolving voluntary standards for identifying, measuring, and reporting sustainability metrics, our interpretation of reporting standards may differ from those of others, and such standards may change over time, any of which could result in significant revisions to our goals or reported progress in achieving such goals.
Our business in Puerto Rico must comply with all applicable Coast Guard regulations. If we are incorrect in our interpretation of applicable requirements, of if there is a change in the interpretation or application of those requirements, the Coast Guard could determine that we have not compiled with applicable requirements, which could lead to fines or restrictions on our operations.
Our business in Puerto Rico must comply with all applicable Coast Guard regulations. If we are incorrect in our interpretation of applicable requirements, of if there is a change in the interpretation or application of those requirements, the Coast Guard could determine that we have not complied with applicable requirements, which could lead to fines or restrictions on our operations.
Certain actions by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries ("OPEC") related to the supply of oil in the market have caused volatility and disruption in the price of oil which may negatively impact our potential customers’ willingness or ability to enter into new contracts for the purchase of natural gas.
Certain actions by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”) related to the supply of oil in the market have caused volatility and disruption in the price of oil which may negatively impact our potential customers’ willingness or ability to enter into new contracts for the purchase of natural gas.
For example, each of our long-term customer contracts, including the contracts with JPS, SJPC, Jamalco and PREPA, contain various termination rights allowing our customers to terminate the contract, including, without limitation: • upon the occurrence of certain events of force majeure; • if we fail to make available specified scheduled cargo quantities; • the occurrence of certain uncured payment defaults; • the occurrence of an insolvency event; • the occurrence of certain uncured, material breaches; and In addition, we have short-term customer contracts with renewal rights which the customer may choose not to renew.
For example, each of our long-term customer contracts, including the contracts with PREPA, contain various termination rights allowing our customers to terminate the contract, including, without limitation: • upon the occurrence of certain events of force majeure; • if we fail to make available specified scheduled cargo quantities; • the occurrence of certain uncured payment defaults; • the occurrence of an insolvency event; and • the occurrence of certain uncured, material breaches In addition, we have short-term customer contracts with renewal rights which the customer may choose not to renew.
Under some of our present charters, if the vessel is arrested or 34 Table of Contents detained (for as few as 14 days in the case of one of our charters) as a result of a claim against us, we may be in default of our charter and the charterer may terminate the charter.
Under some of our present charters, if the vessel is arrested or 41 Table of Contents detained (for as few as 14 days in the case of one of our charters) as a result of a claim against us, we may be in default of our charter and the charterer may terminate the charter.
The loss of the services of Mr. Edens or one or more of our other key executives or employees could disrupt our operations and increase our exposure to the other risks described in this Item 1A. Risk Factors. We do not maintain key man insurance on Mr. Edens or any of our employees.
Edens or one or more of our other key executives or employees could disrupt our operations and increase our exposure to the other risks described in this Item 1A. Risk Factors. We do not maintain key man insurance on Mr. Edens or any of our employees.
If any third parties were to default on their obligations under our contracts or seek bankruptcy protection, we may not be able to replace such contracts or purchase LNG on the spot market or receive a sufficient quantity of LNG in order to satisfy our delivery obligations under our GSAs, PPAs, capacity reservation agreements and SSAs or at favorable terms.
If any third parties were to default on their obligations under our contracts or seek bankruptcy protection, we may not be able to replace such contracts or purchase 38 Table of Contents LNG on the spot market or receive a sufficient quantity of LNG in order to satisfy our delivery obligations under our GSAs, PPAs, capacity reservation agreements and SSAs or at favorable terms.
Alternatively, if a court were to find these provisions of our organizational documents inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects.
Alternatively, if a court were to find these provisions of 58 Table of Contents our organizational documents inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects.
If we are not able to 32 Table of Contents renew or obtain new charters or leases in direct continuation, or if new charters or leases are entered into at rates substantially above the existing rates or on terms otherwise less favorable compared to existing contractual terms, our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially adversely affected.
If we are not able to renew or obtain new charters or leases in direct continuation, or if new charters or leases are entered into at rates substantially above the existing rates or on terms otherwise less favorable compared to existing contractual terms, our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially adversely affected.
As a result, if our joint ventures, equity method investees and/or affiliates are unable to obtain a waiver or do not have enough cash on hand to 38 Table of Contents repay the outstanding borrowings, the relevant lenders may foreclose their liens on the relevant assets or vessels securing the loans or seek repayment of the loan from us, or both.
As a result, if our joint ventures, equity method investees and/or affiliates are unable to obtain a waiver or do not have enough cash on hand to repay the outstanding borrowings, the relevant lenders may foreclose their liens on the relevant assets or vessels securing the loans or seek repayment of the loan from us, or both.
In these cases, the factors above may impact the 30 Table of Contents price and amount we receive under mitigation sales and we may incur losses that would have an adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Conversely, as in recent years, market conditions may increase LNG values to historically high levels.
In these cases, the factors above may impact the price and amount we receive under mitigation sales and we may incur losses that would have an adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Conversely, as in recent years, market conditions may increase LNG values to historically high levels.
Weather events such as storms and related storm activity and collateral effects, or other disasters, accidents, catastrophes or similar events, natural or manmade, such as explosions, fires, seismic events, floods or accidents, could result in damage to our facilities, liquefaction facilities, or related infrastructure, interruption of our operations or our supply chain, as well as delays or cost increases in the construction and the development of our proposed facilities or other infrastructure.
Weather events such as storms and related storm activity and collateral effects, or other disasters, accidents, catastrophes or similar events, natural or manmade, such as explosions, fires, seismic events, floods or accidents, could result in damage to our facilities, liquefaction facilities, or related infrastructure, interruption of our operations or our supply chain, as well as delays or cost increases in the construction and the development of our proposed facilities or other 45 Table of Contents infrastructure.
The laws and regulations governing the protection of health, safety and the environment from activities in the Mexican energy sector are also relatively new, having been significantly reformed in 2013 and 2014, and the legal regulatory framework continues to evolve as ASEA and other Mexican regulatory bodies issue new regulations and guidelines as the industry modernizes and adapts to market 43 Table of Contents changes.
The laws and regulations governing the protection of health, safety and the environment from activities in the Mexican energy sector are also relatively new, having been significantly reformed in 2013 and 2014, and the legal regulatory framework continues to evolve as ASEA and other Mexican regulatory bodies issue new regulations and guidelines as the industry modernizes and adapts to market changes.
Although we have adopted policies and procedures that are designed to assist us, our officers, directors, employees and other intermediaries in complying with the FCPA and other anti-corruption laws and regulations, developing, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures is a complex endeavor, particularly given the high level of complexity of these laws and regulations.
Although we have adopted policies and procedures that are designed to assist us, our officers, directors, employees and other intermediaries in complying with the FCPA and other anti-corruption laws and regulations, developing, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures is a complex 50 Table of Contents endeavor, particularly given the high level of complexity of these laws and regulations.
We may engage in mergers, sales and acquisitions, divestments, reorganizations or similar transactions related to our businesses or assets in the future and we may fail to successfully complete such transaction or to realize the expected value.
We have and may in the future continue to engage in mergers, sales and acquisitions, divestments, reorganizations or similar transactions related to our businesses or assets and we may fail to successfully complete such transaction or to realize the expected value.
We have experienced time delays and cost overruns in the construction and development of our projects as a result of the occurrence of various of the above factors, including most recently with our First LNG project in Altamira, Mexico, and no assurance can be given that we will not continue to experience in the future similar events, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, cash flows and liquidity.
We have experienced time delays and cost overruns in the construction and development of our projects as a result of the occurrence of various of the above factors, including our first Fast LNG project in Altamira, Mexico, and no assurance can be given that we will not continue to experience in the future similar events, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, cash flows and liquidity.
Some of these countries have experienced political, security, and social economic instability in the recent past and may experience instability in the future, including changes, sometimes frequent or marked, in energy policies or the personnel administering them, expropriation of property, cancellation or modification of contract rights, changes in laws and policies governing operations of foreign-based companies, unilateral renegotiation of contracts by governmental entities, redefinition of international boundaries or boundary disputes, foreign exchange restrictions or controls, currency fluctuations, royalty and tax increases and other risks arising out of governmental sovereignty over the areas in which our operations are conducted, as well as risks of loss due to acts of social unrest, terrorism, corruption and bribery.
Some of these countries have experienced political, security, and social economic instability in the recent past and may experience instability in the future, including changes, sometimes frequent or marked, in energy policies or the personnel administering them, expropriation of property, cancellation or modification of contract rights, changes in laws and policies governing operations of foreign-based companies, including changing trade policies and tariffs and the related uncertainty thereof, unilateral renegotiation of contracts by governmental entities, redefinition of international boundaries or boundary disputes, foreign exchange restrictions or controls, currency fluctuations, royalty and tax increases and other risks arising out of governmental sovereignty over the areas in which our operations are conducted, as well as risks of loss due to acts of social unrest, terrorism, corruption and bribery.
There is no assurance that we will obtain and maintain these permits and authorizations on favorable terms, or that we will be able to obtain them on a timely basis, and we may not be able to complete our projects, start or continue our operations, recover our investment in our projects and may be subject to financial penalties or termination under our customer and other agreements, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results, liquidity and prospects.
There is no assurance that in the future we will obtain and maintain required permits and authorizations on favorable terms, or that we will be able to obtain them on a timely basis, and we may not be able to complete our projects, start or continue our operations, recover our investment in our projects and may be subject to financial penalties or termination under our customer and other agreements, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results, liquidity and prospects.
In addition, we may seek to construct and develop 35 Table of Contents floating offshore liquefaction units as part of our Fast LNG in jurisdictions which could potentially expose us to increased political, economic, social and legal instability, a lack of regulatory clarity of application of laws, rules and regulations to our technology, or additional jurisdictional risks related to currency exchange, tariffs and other taxes, changes in laws, civil unrest, and similar risks.
In addition, we may seek to construct and develop liquefaction units as part of our Fast LNG in jurisdictions which could potentially expose us to increased political, economic, social and legal instability, a lack of regulatory clarity of application of laws, rules and regulations to our technology, or additional jurisdictional risks related to currency exchange, tariffs and other taxes, 42 Table of Contents changes in laws, civil unrest, and similar risks.
In the United States and Puerto Rico, approvals of the DOE under Section 3 of the NGA, as well as several other material governmental and regulatory permits, approvals and authorizations, including under the CAA and the CWA and their state analogues, may be required in order to construct and operate an LNG facility and export LNG.
In the United States 30 Table of Contents and Puerto Rico, approvals of the DOE under Section 3 of the NGA, as well as several other material governmental and regulatory permits, approvals and authorizations, including under the CAA and the CWA and their state analogues, may be required in order to construct and operate an LNG facility and export LNG.
Furthermore, we may have disagreements with our contractors about different elements of the construction process, which could lead to the assertion of rights and remedies under their contracts and increase the cost of the applicable facility or result in a contractor’s unwillingness to perform further work.
Furthermore, we may have disagreements with our contractors about different elements of the construction 29 Table of Contents process, which could lead to the assertion of rights and remedies under their contracts and increase the cost of the applicable facility or result in a contractor’s unwillingness to perform further work.
We may also engage in sales of our assets or sale and leaseback transactions that seek to monetize our assets and there is no guarantee that such sales of assets will be executed at the prices we desire or higher than the values we currently carry these assets at on our balance sheet.
We have in the past and may continue to also engage in sales of our assets or sale and leaseback transactions that seek to monetize our assets and there is no guarantee that such sales of assets have or will be executed at the prices we desire or higher than the values we have or currently carry these assets at on our balance sheet.
Due to the nature of our operations, we are particularly exposed to the risks posed by hurricanes, tropical storms and their collateral effects, in particular with respect to fleet operations, floating offshore 39 Table of Contents liquefaction units and other infrastructure we may develop in connection with our Fast LNG technology.
Due to the nature of our operations, we are particularly exposed to the risks posed by hurricanes, tropical storms and their collateral effects, in particular with respect to fleet operations, floating offshore liquefaction units and other infrastructure we may develop in connection with our Fast LNG technology.
In addition, these jurisdictions, particularly emerging countries, are subject to risk of contagion from the economic, political and social developments in other emerging countries and markets. 48 Table of Contents Furthermore, some of the regions in which we operate have been subject to significant levels of terrorist activity and social unrest, particularly in the shipping and maritime industries.
In addition, these jurisdictions, particularly emerging countries, are subject to risk of contagion from the economic, political and social developments in other emerging countries and markets. Furthermore, some of the regions in which we operate have been subject to significant levels of terrorist activity and social unrest, particularly in the shipping and maritime industries.
Therefore, additional issuances of Class A common stock, whether directly, through convertible securities, such as the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, or exchangeable securities (including limited partnership interests in our operating partnership), warrants or options, will dilute the holdings of our existing Class A common stockholders and such issuances, or the perception of such issuances, may reduce the market price of our Class A common stock.
Therefore, additional issuances of Class A common stock, whether directly, through convertible securities, or exchangeable securities (including limited partnership interests in our operating partnership), warrants or options, will dilute the holdings of our existing Class A common stockholders and such issuances, or the perception of such issuances, may reduce the market price of our Class A common stock.
Such legal proceedings may involve claims for substantial amounts of money or for other relief or might necessitate changes to our business or operations, and the defense of such actions may be both time-consuming and expensive. Moreover, the process of litigating requires substantial time, which may distract our management.
Such legal proceedings may involve claims for substantial amounts of money or for other relief or might necessitate changes to our business or operations, and the defense of such actions may be both time-consuming and expensive. Moreover, the 61 Table of Contents process of litigating requires substantial time, which may distract our management.
If 37 Table of Contents we incur additional debt and other obligations, the risks associated with our substantial leverage and the ability to service such debt would increase, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operation and financial condition.
If we incur additional debt and other obligations, the risks associated with our substantial leverage and the ability to service such debt would increase, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operation and financial condition.
Additionally, in situations where our supply chain has capacity constraints and as a result we are unable to receive all volumes under our long-term LNG supply agreements, our supplier may sell volumes of LNG in a mitigation sale to third parties.
Additionally, in situations where our supply chain has 36 Table of Contents capacity constraints and as a result we are unable to receive all volumes under our long-term LNG supply agreements, our supplier may sell volumes of LNG in a mitigation sale to third parties.
Our business activities depend upon a sufficient and reliable supply of natural gas feedstock, and are therefore subject to concerns in certain sectors of the public about the exploration, production and transportation of natural gas and other fossil fuels and the consumption of fossil fuels more generally.
Our business activities depend upon a sufficient and reliable supply of natural gas feedstock, and are therefore subject to concerns in certain sectors of the public about the exploration, production and transportation of natural 47 Table of Contents gas and other fossil fuels and the consumption of fossil fuels more generally.
We are currently subject to a putative securities class action complaint relating to a drop in our share price and could become involved in additional litigation of this type in the future if our share price is volatile for any reason.
We are currently subject to a putative securities class action complaint relating to a drop in our share price and could become involved in additional litigation of this type in the future if our share price is volatile 56 Table of Contents for any reason.
If we are unable to construct and commission our facilities and assets as expected, or, when and if constructed, they do not accomplish our goals or 23 Table of Contents performance expectations, or if we experience delays or cost overruns in design, construction, commissioning or operation, our business, operating results, cash flows and liquidity could be materially and adversely affected.
If we are unable to construct and commission our facilities and assets as expected, or, when and if constructed, they do not accomplish our goals or performance expectations, or if we experience delays or cost overruns in design, construction, commissioning or operation, our business, operating results, cash flows and liquidity could be materially and adversely affected.
Natural gas and LNG prices have at various times been and may become volatile due to one or more of the following factors: • additions to competitive regasification capacity in North America, Brazil, Europe, Asia and other markets, which could divert LNG or natural gas from our business; • imposition of tariffs by China or any other jurisdiction on imports of LNG from the United States; • insufficient or oversupply of natural gas liquefaction or export capacity worldwide; • insufficient LNG tanker capacity; • weather conditions and natural disasters; • reduced demand and lower prices for natural gas; • increased natural gas production deliverable by pipelines, which could suppress demand for LNG; • decreased oil and natural gas exploration activities, including shut-ins and possible proration, which may decrease the production of natural gas; • cost improvements that allow competitors to offer LNG regasification services at reduced prices; • changes in supplies of, and prices for, alternative energy sources, such as coal, oil, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind and solar energy, which may reduce the demand for natural gas; • changes in regulatory, tax or other governmental policies regarding imported or exported LNG, natural gas or alternative energy sources, which may reduce the demand for imported or exported LNG and/or natural gas; • political conditions in natural gas producing regions; • adverse relative demand for LNG compared to other markets, which may decrease LNG imports into or exports from North America; and • cyclical trends in general business and economic conditions that cause changes in the demand for natural gas.
Natural gas and LNG prices have at various times been and may become volatile due to one or more of the following factors: • additions to competitive regasification capacity in North America, Brazil, Europe, Asia and other markets, which could divert LNG or natural gas from our business; • changing trade policies and tariffs and the related uncertainty thereof, including the imposition of and enforceability of tariffs by China or any other jurisdiction on imports of LNG from the United States, trade wars, barriers or restrictions, or threats of such actions; • insufficient or oversupply of natural gas liquefaction or export capacity worldwide; • insufficient LNG tanker capacity; • weather conditions and natural disasters; • reduced demand and lower prices for natural gas; • increased natural gas production deliverable by pipelines, which could suppress demand for LNG; • decreased oil and natural gas exploration activities, including shut-ins and possible proration, which may decrease the production of natural gas; • cost improvements that allow competitors to offer LNG regasification services at reduced prices; • changes in supplies of, and prices for, alternative energy sources, such as coal, oil, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind and solar energy, which may reduce the demand for natural gas; • changes in regulatory, tax or other governmental policies regarding imported or exported LNG, natural gas or alternative energy sources, which may reduce the demand for imported or exported LNG and/or natural gas; • political conditions in natural gas producing regions; • adverse relative demand for LNG compared to other markets, which may decrease LNG imports into or exports from North America; and • cyclical trends in general business and economic conditions that cause changes in the demand for natural gas.
Executive orders may be issued or federal legislation or regulatory initiatives may be adopted to achieve U.S. goals under the Paris Agreement. President Trump, however, has generally expressed opposition to regulatory initiatives aimed at restricting oil and gas operations and the impact his administration will have on any of these initiatives cannot be predicted.
Executive orders may be issued or federal legislation or regulatory initiatives may be adopted to achieve U.S. goals under the Paris Agreement. The current U.S. administration, however, has generally expressed opposition to regulatory initiatives aimed at restricting oil and gas operations and the impact the administration will have on any of these initiatives cannot be predicted.
Information technology failures and cyberattacks could affect us significantly. 46 Table of Contents We rely on electronic systems and networks to communicate, control and manage our operations and prepare our financial management and reporting information. If we record inaccurate data or experience infrastructure outages, our ability to communicate and control and manage our business could be adversely affected.
Information technology failures and cyberattacks could affect us significantly. We rely on electronic systems and networks to communicate, control and manage our operations and prepare our financial management and reporting information. If we record inaccurate data or experience infrastructure outages, our ability to communicate and control and manage our business could be adversely affected.
We have been and may in the future be subject to material legal proceedings in the course of our business or otherwise, including, but not limited to, actions relating to contract disputes, business practices, intellectual property, real estate and leases, and other commercial, tax, regulatory and permitting matters.
We are currently and may in the future be subject to material legal proceedings in the course of our business or otherwise, including, but not limited to, actions relating to contract disputes, business practices, intellectual property, real estate and leases, and other commercial, tax, regulatory and permitting matters.
For example, in 2019, public demonstrations in Puerto Rico led to the governor’s resignation and the resulting political change interrupted the bidding process for the privatization of PREPA’s transmission and distribution systems.
For example, in 2019, public demonstrations in Puerto Rico led to the governor’s 54 Table of Contents resignation and the resulting political change interrupted the bidding process for the privatization of PREPA’s transmission and distribution systems.
Various countries have implemented the legislation and others may in the future, which could increase our effective tax rate. We have been and may be involved in legal proceedings and may experience unfavorable outcomes.
Various countries have implemented the legislation and others may in the future, which could increase our effective tax rate. We are currently and may in the future be involved in legal proceedings and may experience unfavorable outcomes.
See “—We are subject to various construction risks” and “—We depend on third-party contractors, operators and suppliers.” Because our Fast LNG technology has not been previously implemented, tested or proven, we are also exposed to unknown and unforeseen risks associated with the development of new technologies, including failure to meet design, engineering, or performance specifications, incompatibility of systems, inability to contract or employ third parties with sufficient experience in technologies used or inability by contractors to perform their work, delays and schedule changes, high costs and expenses that may be subject to increase or difficult to anticipate, regulatory and legal challenges, instability or clarity of application of laws, rules and regulations to the technology, and added difficulties in obtaining or securing required permits or authorizations, among others.
See “—We are subject to various construction risks” and “—We depend on third-party contractors, operators and suppliers.” Because our Fast LNG technology is a new strategy, we are also exposed to unknown and unforeseen risks associated with the development of new technologies, including failure to meet design, engineering, or performance specifications, incompatibility of systems, inability to contract or employ third parties with sufficient experience in technologies used or inability by contractors to perform their work, delays and schedule changes, high costs and expenses that may be subject to increase or difficult to anticipate, regulatory and legal challenges, instability or clarity of application of laws, rules and regulations to the technology, and added difficulties in obtaining or securing required permits or authorizations, among others.
If our charterers or sub-charterers violate applicable sanctions and embargo laws and regulations as a result of actions that do not involve us, those violations could in turn negatively affect our reputation and cause us to incur significant costs associated with responding to any investigation into such violations.
If our charterers or sub-charterers violate applicable sanctions and embargo laws and regulations as a result of actions that do not involve us, those violations could in turn negatively affect our reputation and cause us to incur significant costs associated with responding to any investigation into such violations, or have other negative consequences for us.
If we are unable to enter into favorable contracts or to obtain the necessary regulatory and land use approvals on favorable terms, we may not be able to construct and operate our assets as anticipated, or at all, which could negatively affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
If we are unable to enter into favorable contracts or to obtain the necessary regulatory and land use approvals on favorable terms, we may not be able to construct and operate our assets as anticipated, or at all, which could negatively affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. We could be negatively impacted by sustainability-related matters.
Thus, Class A common stockholders bear the risk that our future incurrence or issuance of debt or issuance of equity or equity-related securities will adversely affect the market price of our Class A common stock.
Thus, Class A common stockholders bear the risk that our future incurrence or issuance of debt or issuance of equity or equity-related securities will adversely affect the market price of our Class A common stock. Sales or issuances of our Class A common stock could adversely affect the market price of our Class A common stock.
At the international level, the United Nations-sponsored “Paris Agreement” was signed by 197 countries who agreed to limit their GHG emissions through non-binding, individually-determined reduction goals every five years after 2020. On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order announcing the withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement.
At the international level, the United Nations-sponsored “Paris Agreement” was signed by 197 countries who agreed to limit their GHG emissions through non-binding, individually-determined reduction goals every five years after 2020. On January 20, 2025, the current U.S. administration signed an executive order announcing the withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement.
As a result, if our current equipment fails, is unavailable or insufficient to service our LNG purchases, production, or delivery commitments we may need to procure new equipment, which may not be readily available or be expensive to obtain.
As a result, if our current equipment fails, is unavailable or insufficient to service our LNG purchases, production, or delivery commitments 39 Table of Contents we may need to procure new equipment, which may not be readily available or be expensive to obtain.
We also experience timing date differences between the date we pay for natural gas and the payment dates we offer our customers. Differences between the date when we pay our suppliers and the date when we receive payments from our customers may adversely affect our liquidity and our cash flows.
We also experience timing date differences between the date we pay for natural gas and the payment dates we offer our customers. Differences between the date when we pay our suppliers and the date when we receive payments from our customers may adversely affect our liquidity and our cash 32 Table of Contents flows.
A key part of our business strategy is to attract new customers by agreeing to finance and develop new facilities, power plants, liquefaction facilities and related infrastructure in order to win new customer contracts for the supply of natural gas, LNG, steam or power. We intend to employ a similar strategy for our Klondike business.
A key part of our business strategy is to attract new customers by agreeing to finance and develop new facilities, power plants, liquefaction facilities and related infrastructure in order to win new customer contracts for the supply of natural gas, LNG, steam or power.
Any failure to develop or maintain effective internal controls, or difficulties encountered in implementing or improving our internal controls, could harm our operating results or cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations.
Any failure to develop or maintain effective internal controls, or difficulties encountered in implementing or improving our internal controls, could result in additional material weaknesses, harm our operating results or cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations.
Because our decision to incur or issue additional debt or equity or equity-related securities (other than the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock) in the future will depend on market conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing, nature or success of our future capital raising efforts.
Because our decision to incur or issue additional debt or equity or equity-related securities in the future will depend on market conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing, nature or success of our future capital raising efforts.
In furtherance of our business strategy, we may engage in mergers, purchases or sales, divestments, reorganizations or other similar transactions related to our businesses or assets in the future.
In furtherance of our business strategy, we have in the past and may continue to engage in mergers, purchases or sales, divestments, reorganizations or other similar transactions related to our businesses or assets in the future.
The terms and conditions of our indebtedness, including the2026 Notes Indenture, the 2029 Notes Indenture, the Intercompany Credit Agreements and the Existing Credit Agreements (each as defined in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Recent Developments."), include restrictive covenants that may limit our ability to operate our business, to incur or refinance our debt, pay dividends or make distributions or make certain other restricted payments, create liens on our or our subsidiaries' assets, sell or otherwise dispose of assets, engage in certain transactions, and require us to maintain certain financial ratios, among others, any of which may limit our ability to finance future operations and capital needs, react to changes in our business and in the economy generally, and to pursue business opportunities and activities.
The terms and conditions of our indebtedness, including the 2026 Notes Indenture, the 2029 Notes Indenture, certain intercompany credit agreements and existing credit agreements, include restrictive covenants that may limit our ability to operate our business, to incur or refinance our debt, pay dividends or make distributions or make certain other restricted payments, create liens on our or our subsidiaries’ assets, sell or otherwise dispose of assets, engage in certain transactions, and require us to maintain certain financial ratios, among others, any of which may limit our ability to finance future operations and capital needs, react to changes in our business and in the economy generally, and to pursue business opportunities and activities.
More frequent changes to vessel sizes, propulsion technology and emissions profile, retirements of older vessels, together with an increasing desire by charterers to access modern tonnage could also reduce the appetite of charterers to commit to long-term charters that match their full requirement period.
More frequent changes to vessel sizes, propulsion technology and emissions profile, retirements of older vessels, together with an increasing desire by charterers to access modern tonnage could also reduce the appetite of charterers to commit to long-term charters that match their full requirement period. As a result, the duration of long-term charters could also decrease over time.
While we have entered into supply agreements for the purchase of LNG between 2024 and 2047, we may need to purchase significant additional LNG volumes to meet our 31 Table of Contents delivery obligations to our downstream customers.
While we have entered into supply agreements for the purchase of LNG between 2026 and 2047, we may need to purchase significant additional LNG volumes to meet our delivery obligations to our downstream customers.
There is no assurance that these policies and procedures have or will work effectively all of the time or protect us against liability under anti-corruption laws and regulations, including the FCPA, for actions taken by our officers, directors, employees and other intermediaries with respect to our business or any businesses that we may acquire, particularly in high risk jurisdictions. 44 Table of Contents Failure to comply with trade and economic sanctions laws and anti-corruption laws and regulations, including the FCPA, the U.K.
There is no assurance that these policies and procedures have or will work effectively all of the time or protect us against liability under anti-corruption laws and regulations, including the FCPA, for actions taken by our officers, directors, employees and other intermediaries with respect to our business or any businesses that we may acquire, particularly in high-risk jurisdictions.
We have obtained long-term leases and corresponding rights-of-way agreements and easements with respect to the land on which various of our projects are located, including the Jamaica Facilities, the pipeline connecting the Montego Bay Facility to the Bogue Power Plant (as defined herein), the San Juan Facility and the CHP Plant are situated, facilities in Brazil such as the Garuva-Itapoa pipeline connecting the TBG pipeline to the Sao Francisco do Sul terminal, rights of way to the Petrobras/Transpetro OSPAR oil pipeline facilities, among others.
We have obtained long-term leases and corresponding rights-of-way agreements and easements with respect to the land on which various of our projects are located, including the San Juan Facility, facilities in Brazil such as the Garuva-Itapoa pipeline connecting the TBG pipeline to the Sao Francisco do Sul terminal, rights of way to the Petrobras/Transpetro OSPAR oil pipeline facilities, among others.
Any preferred stock issued by us would likely, and the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock has a preference on distribution payments, periodically or upon liquidation, which could eliminate or otherwise limit our ability to make distributions to Class A common stockholders.
Any preferred stock issued by us would likely have a preference on distribution payments, periodically or upon liquidation, which could eliminate or otherwise limit our ability to make distributions to Class A common stockholders.
Nardone and affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC (“Founder Entities”) owned an aggregate of approximately 92,530,510 shares of Class A common stock, representing approximately 33.5% of our voting power, and affiliates of Energy Transition Holdings LLC, party to the Shareholders' Agreement, own an aggregate of approximately 25,559,846 shares of our Class A common stock, representing approximately 9.2% of the voting power of our Class A common stock.
Nardone and affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC (“Founder Entities”) owned an aggregate of approximately 92,530,509 shares of Class A common stock, representing approximately 32.8% of our voting power, and affiliates of Energy Transition Holdings LLC, party to the Shareholders’ Agreement, own an aggregate of approximately 25,559,846 shares of our Class A common stock, representing approximately 9.0% of the voting power of our Class A common stock.
Such regulations are subject to change, so it is possible that SENER, the CNH or other Mexican regulatory bodies may impose new or revised requirements that could increase our operating costs and/or capital expenditures for operations in Mexican offshore waters. In addition, our operations in waters off the coast of Mexico are subject to regulation by ASEA.
Such regulations are subject to change, so it is possible that SENER, the CNH or other Mexican regulatory bodies may impose new or revised requirements that could increase our operating costs and/or capital expenditures for operations in Mexican offshore waters.
We face various security threats, including cybersecurity threats from third parties and unauthorized users to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or to render data or systems unusable, threats to the security of our facilities, liquefaction facilities, and infrastructure or third-party facilities and infrastructure, such as processing plants and pipelines, and threats from terrorist acts.
We face various security threats, including cybersecurity threats from third parties and unauthorized users to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or to render data or systems unusable, threats to the security of our facilities, liquefaction facilities, and infrastructure or third-party facilities and infrastructure, such as processing plants and pipelines, and threats from terrorist acts, any of which could be enhanced or facilitated by AI.
Any permanent interruption at any key LNG supply chains that caused a material reduction in volumes transported on or to our tankers and facilities could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results, cash flow, liquidity and prospects. Our risk management strategies cannot eliminate all LNG price and supply risks.
Any permanent interruption at any key LNG supply chains that caused a material reduction in volumes transported on or to our tankers and facilities could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results, cash flow, liquidity and prospects.
If we invest capital in a project where we do not receive the payments we expect, we will have less capital to invest in other projects, our liquidity, results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected, and we could face the inability to comply with the terms of our existing debt or other agreements, which would exacerbate these adverse effects. 26 Table of Contents Failure to maintain sufficient working capital could limit our growth and harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.
If we invest capital in a project where we do not receive the payments we expect, we will have less capital to invest in other projects, our liquidity, results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected, and we could face the inability to comply with the terms of our existing debt or other agreements, which would exacerbate these adverse effects.
For example, the New 2029 Notes issued pursuant to the New 2029 Indenture, issued in part to refinance our 2025 Notes, 2026 Notes and 2029 Notes in part to provide additional liquidity to the business, bear interest at a rate of 12.000% per annum, representing a signficiant increasing our annual interest expense, while also increasing our total aggregate principal amount of indebtedness outstanding.
For example, the New 2029 Notes issued pursuant to the New 2029 Indenture, issued in part to refinance our 6.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”), 2026 Notes and 2029 Notes, and in part to provide additional liquidity to the business, bear interest at a rate of 12.000% per annum, representing a significant increase in our annual interest expense, while also increasing our total aggregate principal amount of indebtedness outstanding.
We may not be able to successfully develop, construct and implement our Fast LNG solution, and even if we succeed in developing and constructing the technology, we may ultimately not be able to realize the cost savings and revenues we currently expect to achieve from it, which could result in a material adverse effect upon our operations and business.
We may not be able to continue to successfully develop, construct and implement our Fast LNG projects, and even if we succeed in continuing to develop and construct the technology, we may ultimately not be able to realize the cost savings and revenues we currently expect to achieve them, which could result in a material adverse effect upon our operations and business.
Projects of this type are subject to a number of risks including, among others: • engineering, environmental or geological problems; • shortages or delays in the delivery of equipment and supplies; • government or regulatory approvals, permits or other authorizations; • failure to meet technical specifications or adjustments being required based on testing or commissioning; • construction, commissioning or operating accidents that could result in personal injury or loss of life; • lack of adequate and qualified personnel to execute the project; • weather interference; and • potential labor shortages, work stoppages or labor union disputes. 21 Table of Contents Furthermore, because of the nature of our infrastructure, we are dependent on interconnection with transmission systems and other infrastructure projects of third parties, including our customers, and/or governmental entities.
Projects of this type are subject to a number of risks including, among others: • engineering, environmental or geological problems; • shortages or delays in the delivery of equipment and supplies; • government or regulatory approvals, permits or other authorizations; • failure to meet technical specifications or adjustments being required based on testing or commissioning; • construction, commissioning or operating accidents that could result in personal injury or loss of life; • lack of adequate and qualified personnel to execute the project; 27 Table of Contents • weather interference; and • potential labor shortages, work stoppages or labor union disputes.
Failure by any of our joint ventures, equity method investees and/or affiliates to service their debt requirements and comply with any provisions contained in their commercial loan agreements, including paying scheduled installments and complying with certain covenants, may lead to an event of default under the related loan agreement.
We have provided and may in the future provide guarantees or other forms of credit support to our joint ventures and/or affiliates. 44 Table of Contents Failure by any of our joint ventures, equity method investees and/or affiliates to service their debt requirements and comply with any provisions contained in their commercial loan agreements, including paying scheduled installments and complying with certain covenants, may lead to an event of default under the related loan agreement.
Our success depends on key members of our management, the loss of any of whom could disrupt our business operations. We depend to a large extent on the services of our chief executive officer, Wesley R. Edens, our other executive officers and other key employees. Mr. Edens does not have an employment agreement with us.
We depend to a large extent on the services of our chief executive officer, Wesley R. Edens, our other executive officers and other key employees. Mr. Edens does not have an employment agreement with us. The loss of the services of Mr.
If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our reputation and operating results would be harmed. We cannot be certain that we will be able to maintain adequate controls over our financial processes and reporting in the future or that we will be able to comply with our obligations under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
We cannot be certain that we will be able to maintain adequate controls over our financial processes and reporting in the future or that we will be able to comply with our obligations under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

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Item 1C. Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity — threats and controls disclosure

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In carrying out this responsibility, the Board discusses and receives regular updates on a wide variety of matters affecting the Company. Risks Please see the risk factor captioned "Information technology failures and cyberattacks could affect us significantly” in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” for additional description of cybersecurity risks and potential related impacts on the Company.
In carrying out this responsibility, the Board discusses and receives regular updates on a wide variety of matters affecting the Company. Risks Please see the risk factor captioned “Information technology failures and cyberattacks could affect us significantly” in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” for additional description of cybersecurity risks and potential related impacts on the Company.
To date, cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incidents, have not materially affected and we believe are not reasonably likely to materially affect the Company, including its business strategy, results of operations or financial condition.
Updates regarding any incidents are provided to management as appropriate. To date, cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incidents, have not materially affected and we believe are not reasonably likely to materially affect the Company, including its business strategy, results of operations or financial condition.
To protect the Company’s information systems from cybersecurity threats, including those related to third-party service providers, the Company uses various security tools, such as third party vendors that help the Company identify, escalate, investigate, resolve and recover from security incidents in a timely manner. The Company’s cybersecurity procedures and standards are reviewed and overseen by the Company’s cybersecurity group.
To protect the Company’s information systems from cybersecurity threats, including those related to third-party service providers, the Company uses various security tools, such as third party vendors that help the Company identify, escalate, investigate, resolve and recover from security incidents in a timely manner. All tools and support are reviewed annually and tuned to meet the evolving threat landscape.
Governance Management oversees the Company’s risk management process, including cybersecurity risks, and receives updates regarding any cybersecurity incidents directly from the cybersecurity group as appropriate. The cybersecurity group is led by the Chief Technology Officer, who has over 15 years of experience in information security.
Governance Management oversees the Company’s risk management process, including cybersecurity risks, and receives updates regarding any cybersecurity incidents directly from the cybersecurity group as appropriate. The Vice President of IT Infrastructure leads our cybersecurity group and has over 25 years of experience in information security.
For high priority incidents, the cybersecurity group will manage a risk-appropriate response, which may include the use of third-party vendors to support any investigation, response, and remediation efforts. Updates regarding any incidents are provided to management as appropriate.
The Company partners with third parties to assess the effectiveness of our cybersecurity prevention and response systems and processes as needed. 62 Table of Contents For high priority incidents, the cybersecurity group will manage a risk-appropriate response, which may include the use of third-party vendors to support any investigation, response, and remediation efforts.
The cybersecurity group holds periodic meetings and reviews metrics it deems appropriate, including any incidents and threats, and the current state of cybersecurity issues and threats in the industry. These efforts include developing a threat model that assesses potential damage to the Company’s business and the likelihood of threat.
The Company’s cybersecurity procedures and standards are reviewed and overseen by the Company’s cybersecurity group. The cybersecurity group holds periodic meetings and reviews metrics it deems appropriate, including any incidents and threats, and the current state of cybersecurity issues and threats in the industry.
We test the risk prioritization rankings of our threat model with external data about breaches and incidents reported by governmental agencies, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and National Security Agency. The Company 55 Table of Contents partners with third parties to assess the effectiveness of our cybersecurity prevention and response systems and processes as needed.
These efforts include developing a threat model that assesses potential damage to the Company’s business and the likelihood of threat. We test the risk prioritization rankings of our threat model with external data about breaches and incidents reported by governmental agencies, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and National Security Agency.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

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Item 3. Legal Proceedings. We are not currently a party to any material legal proceedings. From time to time, we may become involved in various legal and regulatory claims and proceedings relating to claims arising out of our operations and activities in the normal course of business.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings. From time to time, we are involved in, and may in the future become involved in, various legal and regulatory claims and proceedings relating to claims arising out of our operations and activities in the normal course of business.
If we become a party to proceedings in the future, we may be unable to predict with certainty the ultimate outcome of such claims and proceedings. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. Not applicable. 56 Table of Contents PART II
The actions were consolidated on August 6, 2025. The action was stayed on October 7, 2025. If we become a party to proceedings in the future, we may be unable to predict with certainty the ultimate outcome of such claims and proceedings. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. Not applicable. 64 Table of Contents PART II
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If we become a party to proceedings in the future, we may be unable to predict with certainty the ultimate outcome of such claims and proceedings. Refer to Note 25 - Commitments and Contingencies to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8. These matters also include the following: In re New Fortress Energy Inc.
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Securities Litigation, 24-cv-07032 (S.D.N.Y.) On September 17, 2024, plaintiff Mikolaj Bojdol filed a putative class action lawsuit in the U.S.
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District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company and certain officers alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and certain rules promulgated thereunder relating to statements concerning the Company’s FLNG project in Altamira, Mexico. On November 1, 2024, plaintiff Taylor Anderson filed a similar class action lawsuit also in the U.S.
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District Court for the Southern District of New York. The cases were consolidated and a lead plaintiff was appointed on December 17, 2024.
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The lead plaintiff filed an amended complaint on February 18, 2025 asserting claims on behalf of persons and entities that purchased the Company’s securities between September 20, 2022 and August 8, 2024 and seeks compensatory damages, interest, fees, and costs. On February 19, 2026, the Court denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss.
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The Company believes the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend against this lawsuit. Derivative Cases On June 11, 2025, John Weis filed a shareholder derivative action against current and former members of the Board of Directors of the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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On June 13, 2025, Robert Troha also filed a shareholder derivative action against certain of the Company’s executive officers and current and former members of the Board of Directors of the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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On June 26, 2025, Adrian Little similarly filed a shareholder derivative action against certain of the Company’s executive officers and current and former members of the Board of Directors of the Company in the U.S.
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District Court for the Southern District of New York and on July 2, 2025, Alexander Smith filed a similar shareholder derivative action against certain of the Company’s executive officers and current and former members of the Board of Directors of the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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All plaintiffs seek to allege on behalf of the Company that defendants breached fiduciary duties by allegedly making false or misleading statements, approving the making of false or misleading statements, and/or withholding information regarding the Altamira FLNG project.
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The actions allege violations of Section 14(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 14a-9 with respect to the 2023 and 2024 Proxy 63 Table of Contents Statements, Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, breaches of fiduciary duties, gross mismanagement, aiding and abetting breaches of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment and waste of corporate assets.

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

Market for Common Equity — stock, dividends, buybacks

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Share Performance Graph The following graph compares the cumulative total return to shareholders on our Class A common stock relative to the S&P 500, iShares Global Clean Energy ETF Index (“ICLN”), Vanguard Energy ETF (“VDE”), and Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund ("XLE"), including reinvestment of dividends.
Share Performance Graph The following graph compares the cumulative total return to shareholders on our Class A common stock relative to the S&P 500, iShares Global Clean Energy ETF Index (“ICLN”), Vanguard Energy ETF (“VDE”), and Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (“XLE”), including reinvestment of dividends.
The graph assumes that on December 31, 2019, $100 was invested in our Class A shares and in each index based on the closing market price, and that all dividends were reinvested. The returns shown are based on historical results and are not intended to suggest future performance.
The graph assumes that on December 31, 2020, $100 was invested in our Class A shares and in each index based on the closing market price, and that all dividends were reinvested. The returns shown are based on historical results and are not intended to suggest future performance.
Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. Market Information Our Class A common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “NFE.” On February 28, 2025, there were 204 holders of record of our Class A common stock.
Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. Market Information Our Class A common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “NFE.” On March 31, 2026, there were 34 holders of record of our Class A common stock.
The following Performance Graph and related information is being furnished and shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or “filed” with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing. 57 Table of Contents Cumulative Total Return Percentage Company / Index December 31, 2019 (1) December 31, 2020 (1) December 31, 2021 (1) December 31, 2022 (1) December 31, 2023 (1) December 31, 2024 (1) NFE 100.0% 244.0% 56.8% 178.2% 171.4% 9.6% S&P 500 100.0% 18.4% 52.3% 24.7% 57.5% 96.8% iShares Global Clean Energy ETF Index ("ICLN") 100.0% 141.8% 83.3% 73.4% 38.1% 2.6% Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund ("XLE") 100.0% (32.5)% 3.5% 69.9% 68.8% 78.1% Vanguard Energy ETF ("VDE") 100.0% (33.1)% 4.6% 70.3% 70.3% 81.8% (1) Last trading day of the month Item 6. [Reserved.] 58 Table of Contents
The following Performance Graph and related information is being furnished and shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or “filed” with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing. 65 Table of Contents Cumulative Total Return Percentage Company / Index December 31, 2020 (1) December 31, 2021 (1) December 31, 2022 (1) December 31, 2023 (1) December 31, 2024 (1) December 31, 2025 (1) NFE 100.0% (54.4)% (19.1)% (21.1)% (68.1)% (97.6)% S&P 500 100.0% 28.7% 5.4% 33.0% 66.3% 96.0% iShares Global Clean Energy ETF Index (“ICLN”) 100.0% (24.2)% (28.3)% (42.9)% (57.6)% (37.6)% Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (“XLE”) 100.0% 53.3% 151.7% 150.1% 163.9% 184.7% Vanguard Energy ETF (“VDE”) 100.0% 56.2% 154.4% 154.4% 171.6% 190.8% (1) Last trading day of the month Item 6. [Reserved.] 66 Table of Contents
Dividends We declared dividends of $0.10 per share of our Class A common stock totaling $61,517 during the year ended December 31, 2024, of which $41,010 have been paid.
Dividends During the year ended December 31, 2025 , we did not declare or pay any dividends on our Class A common stock. During the year ended December 31, 2024 , we declared dividends of $0.10 per share of our Class A common stock totaling $61.5 million , of which $41.0 million have been paid.
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The addition of XLE reflects that as a global energy infrastructure company, our common stock can trade in correlation with global oil, gas and consumable fuel companies, and such companies are the components of XLE.

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Cash outflows from investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2024 were used primarily for continued development of our Fast LNG project and the construction of the PortoCem Power Plant and Barcarena Power Plant.
Cash outflows from investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2024 were primarily used for continued development of our Fast LNG project and the construction of the PortoCem Power Plant and Barcarena Power Plant.
The New Notes will mature on November 15, 2029, provided that the maturity date shall be accelerated to the date that is 91 days prior to the stated maturity date of any of our other indebtedness, subject to certain exceptions as described in the New Notes Indenture, if more than $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of such other indebtedness remains outstanding on such date .
The New 2029 Notes will mature on November 15, 2029, provided that the maturity date shall be accelerated to the date that is 91 days prior to the stated maturity date of any of our other indebtedness, subject to certain exceptions as described in the New 2029 Notes Indenture, if more than $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of such other indebtedness remains outstanding on such date .
NFE Financing may redeem some or all of the New 2029 Notes at redemption prices set forth in the New Notes Indenture; such redemption prices and any “make-whole” premiums are based on the timing of the redemption.
NFE Financing may redeem some or all of the New 2029 Notes at redemption prices set forth in the New 2029 Notes Indenture; such redemption prices and any “make-whole” premiums are based on the timing of the redemption.
Further, upon the occurrence of certain other events, including change of control and certain distributions from our Brazil business, NFE Financing may be required to make an offer to repurchase all of the New 2029 Notes at prices specified in the New Notes Indenture.
Further, upon the occurrence of certain other events, including change of control and certain distributions from our Brazil business, NFE Financing may be required to make an offer to repurchase all of the New 2029 Notes at prices specified in the New 2029 Notes Indenture.
Short-term Borrowings We may, from time to time, enter into sales and repurchase agreements with a financial institution, whereby we sell to the financial institution an LNG cargo and concurrently enters into an agreement to repurchase the same LNG cargo immediately with the repurchase price payable at a future date, generally not to exceed 90-days from the date of the sale and repurchase (the “Short-term Borrowings”).
Short-term Borrowings We may, from time to time, enter into sales and repurchase agreements with a financial institution, whereby we sell to the financial institution an LNG cargo and concurrently enter into an agreement to repurchase the same LNG cargo immediately with the repurchase price payable at a future date, generally not to exceed 90-days from the date of the sale and repurchase (the “Short-term Borrowings”).
On October 30, 2023, we entered into a credit agreement (the “Term Loan B Agreement”) pursuant to which the lenders funded term loans to in an aggregate principal amount of $856.0 million ("Term Loan B"). Borrowings were issued at a discount, and we received proceeds of $787.5 million.
On October 30, 2023, we entered into a credit agreement (the “Term Loan B Credit Agreement”) pursuant to which the lenders funded term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $856.0 million (“Term Loan B”). Borrowings were issued at a discount, and we received proceeds of $787.5 million.
Other Matters On June 18, 2020, we received an order from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC"), which asked us to explain why our San Juan Facility is not subject to FERC’s jurisdiction under section 3 of the NGA.
Other Matters On June 18, 2020, we received an order from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”), which asked us to explain why our San Juan Facility is not subject to FERC’s jurisdiction under section 3 of the NGA.
NFE Financing issued $2,730.1 million aggregate principal amount of New 2029 Notes pursuant to the Refinancing Transactions. We utilized $886.6 million of these net proceeds from the Subscription Transactions to repay in full the outstanding aggregate principal amount and accrued interest on the 2025 Notes.
NFE Financing issued $2,730.1 million aggregate principal amount of New 2029 Notes pursuant to the Refinancing Transactions. The Company utilized $886.6 million of these net proceeds from the Subscription Transactions to repay in full the outstanding aggregate principal amount and accrued interest on the 2025 Notes.
(4) Deferred earnings from contracted sales represent forward sales transactions that were contracted in the second and third quarters of 2024 and prepayment for these sales was received. Revenue has been recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income during the third and fourth quarters of 2024.
(3) Deferred earnings from contracted sales represent forward sales transactions that were contracted in the second and third quarters of 2024 and prepayment for these sales was received. Revenue has been recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income during the third and fourth quarters of 2024.
The New 2029 Notes are senior, secured obligations of NFE Financing, and interest is payable semi-annually in arrears at a rate of 12.0% per annum on May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning on May 15, 2025.
The New 2029 Notes are senior, secured obligations of NFE Financing, and interest is payable semi-annually in arrears at a rate of 12.000% per annum on May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning on May 15, 2025.
Indicators may include, but are not limited to, adverse changes in the regulatory environment in a jurisdiction where we operate, unfavorable events impacting the supply chain for LNG to our operations, a decision to discontinue the development of a long-lived asset, early termination of a significant customer contract, or the introduction of newer technology.
Indicators may include, but are not limited to, an impairment of goodwill, adverse changes in the regulatory environment in a jurisdiction where we operate, unfavorable events impacting the supply chain for LNG to our operations, a decision to discontinue the development of a long-lived asset, early termination of a significant customer contract or the introduction of newer technology.
The comparison of the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 located within “Part II, Item 7.
The comparison of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 located within “Part II, Item 7.
On September 26, 2024, the United States Coast Guard ("USCG") filed a Letter of Recommendation with FERC in which it assessed our Letter of Intent dated April 12, 2024, and our Waterway Suitability Assessment, dated August 26, 2024, in respect of future ship to ship transfers with alternative vessels, and recommended against the allowance of the proposed operations.
On September 26, 2024, the United States Coast Guard (“USCG”) filed a Letter of Recommendation (“LOR”) with FERC in which it assessed our Letter of Intent dated April 12, 2024, and our Waterway Suitability Assessment, dated August 26, 2024, in respect of future ship to ship transfers with alternative vessels, and recommended against the allowance of the proposed operations.
(3) For the year ended December 31, 2024, Consolidation and Other adjusts for the inclusion of deferred earnings from contracted sales of $150.0 million which were recognized during the third and fourth quarters of 2024.
(2) For the year ended December 31, 2024, Consolidation and Other adjusts for the inclusion of deferred earnings from contracted sales of $150.0 million which were recognized during the third and fourth quarters of 2024.
The obligations under the Term Loan A Credit Agreement are guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis by each subsidiary that is a guarantor under the 2026 Notes, 2029 Notes, our Revolving Facility, our letter of credit facility (the “Letter of Credit Facility”) and our Term Loan B, other than the guarantors comprising the FLNG1 Project (who guarantee the Revolving Facility, the Letter of Credit Facility, and the Term Loan B).
The obligations under the Term Loan A Credit Agreement are guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis by each subsidiary that is a guarantor under the 2026 Notes, 2029 Notes, our Revolving Facility, our letter of credit facility (the “Letter of Credit Facility”) and our Term Loan B, other than the guarantors comprising the FLNG 1 Project (who guarantee the Revolving Facility, the Letter of Credit Facility, and the Term Loan B).
For purchase commitments priced based upon an index such as Henry Hub, the amounts shown in the table above are based on the spot price of that index as of December 31, 2024.
For purchase commitments priced based upon an index such as Henry Hub, the amounts shown in the table above are based on the spot price of that index as of December 31, 2025.
We have issued 15,700,998 Commitment Fee Shares to the Supporting Holders in satisfaction of its commitment fee obligations under the Exchange and Subscription Agreement, and $5.4 million Commitment Fee Notes were issued and included in the total New 2029 Notes issuance. The New 2029 Notes were issued pursuant to, and are governed by, an indenture (the “New Notes Indenture”).
The Company issued 15,700,998 Commitment Fee Shares to the Supporting Holders in satisfaction of its commitment fee obligations under the Exchange and Subscription Agreement, and $5.4 million Commitment Fee Notes were issued and included in the total New 2029 Notes issuance. The New 2029 Notes were issued pursuant to, and are governed by, an indenture (the “New 2029 Notes Indenture”).
In 2023, we entered into agreements for the installation and operation of approximately 350MW of additional power to be generated at the Palo Seco Power Plant and San Juan Power Plant in Puerto Rico as well as the supply of natural gas. Our customer was contracted by the U.S.
In 2023, we entered into agreements for the installation and operation of approximately 350 MW of additional power to be generated at the Palo Seco Power Plant and San Juan Power Plant in Puerto Rico as well as the supply of natural gas. Our customer was contracted by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers to support the island’s grid stabilization project with additional power capacity to enable maintenance and repair work on Puerto Rico’s power system and grid. We commissioned 350MW of duel-fuel power generation using our gas supply in less than 180 days.
Army Corps of Engineers to support the island’s grid stabilization project with additional power capacity to enable maintenance and repair work on Puerto Rico’s power system and grid. We commissioned 350 MW of duel-fuel power generation using our gas supply in less than 180 days.
Parties to the proceeding, including the Company, sought rehearing of the March 19, 2021 FERC order, and FERC denied all requests for rehearing in an order issued on July 15, 2021; the FERC order was affirmed by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on June 14, 2022.
Parties to the proceeding, including the Company, sought rehearing of the March 19, 2021 FERC order, and FERC denied all requests for rehearing in an order issued on July 15, 2021; the FERC order was affirmed by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (“D.C. Circuit”) on June 14, 2022.
Puerto Sandino Facility We are developing a liquefied natural gas receiving, transloading and regasification facility in Puerto Sandino, Nicaragua, as well as a pipeline connecting the facility with our Puerto Sandino Power Plant.
Puerto Sandino Facility We are developing an offshore liquefied natural gas receiving, transloading and regasification facility in Puerto Sandino, Nicaragua, as well as a pipeline connecting the facility with our Puerto Sandino Power Plant.
FERC directed us to file an application for authorization to operate the San Juan Facility within 180 days of the order, which was September 15, 2021, but also found that allowing operation of the San Juan Facility to continue during the pendency of an application is in the public interest.
FERC directed us to file an application for authorization to operate the San Juan Facility within 180 days of 72 Table of Contents the order, which was September 15, 2021, but also found that allowing operation of the San Juan Facility to continue during the pendency of an application is in the public interest.
The La Paz Facility also supplies our gas-fired power units located adjacent to the La Paz Facility (the “La Paz Power Plant”) and could have a maximum capacity of up to 135MW of power. We placed the La Paz Power Plant into service in the third quarter of 2023.
The La Paz Facility also supplies our gas-fired power units located adjacent to the La Paz Facility (the “La Paz Power Plant”) and could have a maximum capacity of up to 135 MW of power. We placed the La Paz Power Plant into service in the third quarter of 2023.
Pursuant to the Exchange and Subscription Agreement (i) NFE Financing LLC (“NFE Financing”), an indirect subsidiary of NFE, sold to the Supporting Holders approximately $1,210.4 million aggregate principal amount of NFE Financing’s 12.0% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “New 2029 Notes”) (the transactions described in clause (i), the “Subscription Transactions”) and (ii) NFE Financing issued to the Supporting Holders approximately $1,519.7 million aggregate principal amount of New 2029 Notes in a dollar-for-dollar exchange for a portion of our 2026 Notes and 2029 Notes (the transactions described in clause (ii), the “Exchange Transactions” and together with the Subscription Transactions, the “Refinancing Transactions”).
Pursuant to the Exchange and Subscription Agreement (i) NFE Financing, an indirect subsidiary of NFE, sold to the Supporting Holders approximately $1,210.4 million aggregate principal amount of NFE Financing’s 12.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “New 2029 Notes”) (the transactions described in clause (i), the “Subscription Transactions”) and (ii) NFE Financing issued to the Supporting Holders approximately $1,519.7 million aggregate principal amount of New 2029 Notes in a dollar-for-dollar exchange for a portion of our 2026 Notes and 2029 Notes (the transactions described in clause (ii), the “Exchange Transactions” and together with the Subscription Transactions, the “Refinancing Transactions”).
In the third quarter of 2023, An Bord Pleanála ("ABP"), Ireland's planning commission, denied our application for the development of an LNG terminal and power plant. We challenged this decision, and in September 2024, the High Court of Ireland ruled that ABP did not have appropriate grounds for the denial of our permit.
In the third quarter of 2023, An Bord Pleanála (“ABP”), Ireland’s planning commission, denied our application for the development of an LNG terminal and power plant. We challenged this decision, and in September 2024, the High Court of Ireland ruled that ABP did not have appropriate grounds for the denial of our p ermit.
Letter of Credit Facility In July 2021, we entered into an uncommitted letter of credit and reimbursement agreement (the "Letter of Credit Agreement") with a bank for the issuance of letters of credit for an aggregate amount of up to $75.0 million (the“Letter of Credit Facility”).
Letter of Credit Facility In July 2021, we entered into an uncommitted letter of credit and reimbursement agreement (the “Letter of Credit Agreement”) with a bank for the issuance of letters of credit for an aggregate amount of up to $75.0 million (the “Letter of Credit Facility”).
The obligations under the Term Loan A Credit Agreement are secured by substantially the same collateral as the collateral securing such facilities, with the exception of the collateral comprising the FLNG1 Project (which secures the Revolving Facility, the Letter of Credit Facility, and the Term Loan B).
The obligations under the Term Loan A Credit Agreement are secured by substantially the same collateral as the collateral securing such facilities, with the exception of the collateral comprising the FLNG 1 Project (which secures the Revolving Facility, the Letter of Credit Facility, and the Term Loan B).
We have entered into a 25-year PPA with Nicaragua’s electricity distribution companies, and we expect to utilize approximately 57,000 MMBtu from LNG per day to provide natural gas to the Puerto Sandino Power Plant in connection with the 25-year power purchase agreement.
We have entered into a 25-year PPA with Nicaragua’s electricity distribution companies, and we expect to utilize approximately 57,000 MMBtu from LNG per day to provide natural gas to the Puerto Sandino Power Plant in connection with the 25-year power 71 Table of Contents purchase agreement.
Additionally, the Term Loan A is guaranteed by the entities, and secured by the assets, comprising the Onshore Altamira Project. An equal priority intercreditor agreement governs the treatment of the collateral. The Term Loan A will mature in July 2027 and is payable in full on the maturity date.
Additionally, the Term Loan A is guaranteed by the entities, and secured by the assets, comprising FLNG 2. An equal priority intercreditor agreement governs the treatment of the collateral. The Term Loan A will mature in July 2027 and is payable in full on the maturity date.
The remainder of the net proceeds from the New 2029 Notes issued pursuant to the Subscription Transactions will be used for general corporate purposes.
The remainder of the net proceeds from the New 2029 Notes issued pursuant to the Subscription Transactions were used for general corporate purposes.
On July 31, 2023, FERC issued an order stating that it would not take action to prevent the construction and operation of the pipeline and interconnect and on January 30, 2024, FERC reaffirmed the order allowing the construction and operation to continue.
On July 31, 2023, FERC issued an order stating that it would not take action to prevent the construction and operation of the pipeline and interconnect and on January 30, 2024, FERC reaffirmed the order allowing the construction and operation to continue. On September 19, 2025, the D.C.
The Term Loan A Credit Agreement includes certain other covenants related solely to the Onshore Altamira Project, including limitations on capital expenditures, restrictions on additional accounts, and restrictions on amendments or termination of certain material documents related to the Onshore Altamira Project.
The Term Loan A Credit Agreement includes certain other covenants related solely to FLNG 2, including limitations on capital expenditures, restrictions on additional accounts, and restrictions on amendments or termination of certain material documents related to FLNG 2.
Additionally, commencing with the first fiscal quarter after the Completion Date, we will be required to prepay the Term Loan A with the Onshore Altamira Project’s Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Term Loan A Credit Agreement).
Additionally, commencing with the first fiscal quarter after the Completion Date, we will be required to prepay the Term Loan A with FLNG 2’s Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Term Loan A Credit Agreement).
Revenue for these sales have been recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income in the third and fourth quarters of 2024, and as such, these deferred earnings do not impact the total segment operating margin recognized for the year ended December 31, 2024 .
Revenue for these sales were recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income in 2024, and as such, these deferred earnings do not impact the total segment operating margin recognized for the year ended December 31, 2024 .
The Term Loan B is secured by substantially the same collateral as the first lien obligations under the 2026 Notes, the Revolving Facility, and, in addition, is secured by assets compromising our FLNG1 Project. The Term Loan B bears interest at a per annum rate equal to Adjusted Term SOFR (as defined in the Term Loan B Agreement) plus 5.0%.
The Term Loan B is secured by substantially the same collateral as the first lien obligations under the 2026 Notes, the Revolving Facility, and, in addition, is secured by assets compromising our FLNG 1 Project. 90 Table of Contents The Term Loan B bears interest at a per annum rate equal to Adjusted Term SOFR (as defined in the Term Loan B Credit Agreement) plus 5.0%.
We are required to prepay the Term Loan A with the net proceeds of certain asset sales, condemnations, debt and convertible securities issuances, and extraordinary receipts related to the Onshore Altamira Project.
We are required to prepay the Term Loan A with the net proceeds of certain asset sales, condemnations, debt and convertible securities issuances, and extraordinary receipts related to FLNG 2.
In April 2023, we were awarded a capacity contract for the development of a power plant for approximately 353 MW of electricity generation with a duration of ten years as part of the auction process operated by Ireland’s Transmission System Operator. The power plant is required to be operational by October 2026.
In April 2023, we were awarded a capacity contract for the development of a power plant for approximately 353 MW of electricity generation with a duration of ten years as part of the auction process operated by Ireland’s Transmission System Operator.
Revenue recognized from these third-party charters form a portion of the debt service for the financing obligation; 84 Table of Contents at inception of the arrangement, the effective interest rate on this financing obligation was approximately 15.9% and includes the cash flows that Energos receives from these third-party charters .
Revenue recognized from these third-party charters form a portion of the debt service for the financing obligation; at inception of the arrangement, the effective interest rate on this financing obligation was approximately 18.10% and includes the cash flows that Energos receives from these third-party charters .
The Term Loan A Credit Agreement contains usual and customary representations, warranties and affirmative and negative covenants for financings of this type, including certain representations and warranties related to the Onshore Altamira Project.
The Term Loan A Credit Agreement contains usual and customary representations, warranties and affirmative and negative covenants for financings of this type, including certain representations and warranties related to FLNG 2.
We have transferred the 1.6 GW capacity reserve contract to a site owned by NFE that is adjacent to the Barcarena Facility, where NFE is building the 1.6 GW simple cycle, natural gas-fired power 63 Table of Contents plant ("PortoCem Power Plant") to supply the capacity reserve contract using gas from the Barcarena Facility.
We have transferred the 1.6 GW capacity reserve contract to a site owned by NFE that is adjacent to the Barcarena Facility, where NFE is building the 1.6 GW simple cycle, natural gas-fired power plant (“PortoCem Power Plant”) to supply the capacity reserve contract using gas from the Barcarena Facility.
We have construction purchase commitments in connection with our development projects, including our Fast LNG projects, Puerto Sandino Facility, Barcarena Facility, Santa Catarina Facility, Barcarena Power Plant and PortoCem Power Plant. Commitments included in the table above include commitments under engineering, procurement and construction contracts where a notice to proceed has been issued.
We have construction purchase commitments in connection with our development projects, including our Puerto Sandino Facility, Barcarena Facility, Barcarena Power Plant and PortoCem Power Plant, and any remaining unpaid commitments on our FLNG projects. Commitments included in the table above include commitments under engineering, procurement and construction contracts where a notice to proceed has been issued.
The obligations under the Revolving Facility are guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries, including those that own our offshore FLNG facility at Altamira ("FLNG1 Project") and Altamira Onshore Project (defined below) , and are secured by substantially the same collateral securing the obligations under certain intercompany loans entered into in conjunction with the Refinancing Transactions, as well as the assets comprising the FLNG1 Project and Altamira Onshore Project.
The obligations under the Revolving Facility are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, including those that own the Company’s offshore FLNG facility at Altamira (“FLNG 1 Project”) and FLNG 2, and are secured by substantially the same collateral securing the obligations under certain intercompany loans entered into in conjunction with the Refinancing Transactions, as well as the assets comprising the FLNG 1 Project and FLNG 2.
Operations and maintenance Operations and maintenance includes costs of operating our facilities, exclusive of costs to convert that are reflected in Cost of sales. Operations and maintenance increased by $2.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024.
Operations and maintenance Operations and maintenance includes costs of operating our facilities, exclusive of costs to convert that are reflected in Cost of sales. Operations and maintenance decreased by $8.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2025.
We expect the PortoCem Power Plant to be completed in 2026. Ireland Facility We intend to develop and operate an LNG facility and power plant on the Shannon Estuary, near Tarbert, Ireland.
Ireland Facility We intend to develop and operate an LNG facility and power plant on the Shannon Estuary, near Tarbert, Ireland.
Transaction and integration costs The transaction and integration costs of $6.0 million and $12.3 million during the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, respectively, primarily relate to legal fees and other third party costs incurred by the Company in connection with the amendments of credit agreements.
The transaction and integration costs of $12.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily relate to legal fees and other third party costs incurred by the Company in connection with the amendments of credit agreements, which were accounted for as modifications.
We had an unutilized Letter of Credit Facility balance of $69.0 million as at December 31, 2024 Term Loan B Credit Agreement On August 3, 2023, we entered into a credit agreement (the “Bridge Term Loan Agreement”) pursuant to which the lenders funded term loans (the “Bridge Term Loans”) in an aggregate principal amount of $400.0 million.
Term Loan B Credit Agreement On August 3, 2023, we entered into a credit agreement (the “Bridge Term Loan Agreement”) pursuant to which the lenders funded term loans (the “Bridge Term Loans”) in an aggregate principal amount of $400.0 million.
The service period under the contract commenced on July 1, 2023. La Paz Facility In the fourth quarter of 2021, we began commercial operations at the Port of Pichilingue in Baja California Sur, Mexico (the “La Paz Facility”).
The service period under the contract commenced on July 1, 2023, and we receive an annual management fee for the services provided. La Paz Facility In 2021, we began commercial operations at the Port of Pichilingue in Baja California Sur, Mexico (the “La Paz Facility”).
The design, development, construction and operation of our projects are highly regulated activities and subject to various approvals and permits. The process to obtain required permits, approvals and authorizations is complex, time-consuming, challenging and varies in each jurisdiction in which we operate. We obtain required permits, approvals and authorizations in due course in connection with each milestone for our projects.
The process to obtain required permits, approvals and authorizations is complex, time-consuming, challenging and varies in each jurisdiction in which we operate. We obtain required permits, approvals and authorizations in due course in connection with each milestone for our projects. We describe each of our current development projects below.
Interest is payable quarterly in arrears beginning on March 30, 2025, and for the first 30 months that 64 Table of Contents the Brazil Financing Notes are outstanding, interest due can be paid in kind and added to the principal amount.
The Brazil Financing Notes mature on August 30, 2029; the principal is due in full on the maturity date. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears beginning on June 30, 2025, and for the first 30 months that the Brazil Financing Notes are outstanding, interest due can be paid in kind and added to the principal amount.
The obligations under the Term Loan B are guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries, including those that own our FLNG1 Project and Altamira Onshore Project (defined below).
The obligations under the Term Loan B are guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries, including those that own our FLNG 1 Project and FLNG 2.
The Barcarena Facility will also supply our new 630MW combined cycle natural gas-fired power plant to be located in Pará, Brazil (the “Barcarena Power Plant”). The power plant is fully contracted under multiple 25-year power purchase agreements to supply electricity to the national electricity grid. We expect to complete the Barcarena Power Plant in 2025.
We have substantially completed our Barcarena Facility and are in process of final commissioning. The Barcarena Facility will also supply our new 630 MW combined cycle natural gas-fired power plant located in Pará, Brazil (the “Barcarena Power Plant”). The power plant is fully contracted under multiple 25-year power purchase agreements to supply electricity to the national electricity grid.
During 2024, the Company recognized a loss of $77.6 million from the sale of turbines and related equipment to the PREPA.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recognized a loss of $80.2 million from the sale of turbines and related equipment to the PREPA.
Additionally, our charter of certain other vessels will commence only upon the expiration of the vessel's existing third-party charters. These forward starting charters prevented the recognition of a sale of the vessels to Energos. As such, we accounted for the Energos Formation Transaction as a failed sale-leaseback and has recorded a financing obligation for consideration received.
These forward starting charters prevented the recognition of a sale of the vessels to Energos. As such, we accounted for the Energos Formation Transaction as a failed sale-leaseback and has recorded a financing obligation for consideration received.
Cash provided by financing activities Our cash flow provided by financing activities was $2,224.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, which increased by $695.6 million from cash provided by financing activities of $1,529.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Cash provided by / (used in) investing activities Our cash flow provided by investing activities was $465.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, which increased by $2.0 billion from cash used in investing activities of $1.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Recent Developments In February 2025, one of our consolidated subsidiaries entered into an agreement to issue up to $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 15% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “Brazil Financing Notes”) at a purchase price of 97.75% of par.
The effective interest rate on this financing obligation is approximately 16.92%. Brazil Financing Notes In February 2025, one of our consolidated subsidiaries entered into an agreement to issue u p to $350.0 million ag gregate principal amount of 15.0% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “Brazil Financing Notes”) at a purchase price of 97.75% of par.
In the first quarter of 2023, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Genera PR LLC ("Genera"), was awarded a 10-Year contract for the operation and maintenance of PREPA’s thermal generation assets with the goal of reducing costs and 60 Table of Contents improving reliability of power generation in Puerto Rico. We receive an annual management fee and are eligible for performance-based incentive fees.
In 2023, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Genera PR LLC (“Genera”), was awarded a 10-year contract for the operation and maintenance of PREPA’s thermal generation assets with the goal of reducing costs and improving reliability of power generation in Puerto Rico.
The 1.4 million ton per annum (“MTPA”) FLNG unit utilizes CFE’s firm pipeline transportation capacity on the Sur de Texas-Tuxpan Pipeline to receive feedgas volumes. Our first FLNG unit has been installed and connected to the gas pipeline at Altamira, and we are in the process of finalizing commissioning the project.
The 1.4 million ton per annum (“MTPA”) FLNG unit utilizes CFE’s firm pipeline transportation capacity on the Sur de Texas-Tuxpan Pipeline to receive feedgas volumes. This first FLNG unit has been fully commissioned, and we are in the process of increasing available liquefaction capacity through optimization projects.
Tax provision We recognized a tax provision of $69.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to a tax provision of $115.5 million year ended December 31, 2023.
Tax provision We recognized a tax provision of $61.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to a tax provision of $70.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Cash used in investing activities Our cash flow used in investing activities was $2,074.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, which decreased by $829.5 million from cash used in investing activities of $2,904.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Cash (used in) / provided by financing activities Our cash flow used in financing activities was $543.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, which decreased by $2.3 billion from cash provided by financing activities of $1.7 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Turbine Financing In May 2024, we executed a loan agreement with a lender to borrow $148.5 million under a promissory note secured by certain turbines owned by a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours (the “Turbine Financing”).
In conjunction with closing, we repurchased all outstanding South Power Bonds for $227.2 million, including a 1.0% prepayment penalty and accrued interest. Turbine Financing In May 2024, we executed a loan agreement with a lender to borrow $148.5 million under a promissory note secured by certain turbines owned by a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours (the “Turbine Financing”).
Our Development Projects Our projects currently under development include our development of a series of modular liquefaction facilities to provide a source of low-cost supply of LNG to customers around the world through our Fast LNG technologies; our LNG terminal facility and power plant in Puerto Sandino, Nicaragua (“Puerto Sandino Facility”); our LNG terminal (“Ireland Facility”) and power plant in Ireland, our first green hydrogen project ("ZeroPark I") and Klondike Digital Infrastructure, our newly-launched power and data center infrastructure business ("Klondike").
Our Development Projects Our projects currently under development include our development of a second modular liquefaction facility to provide a source of low-cost supply of LNG to customers around the world through our Fast LNG technologies; our LNG terminal (“Barcarena Facility”) and power plants located in Pará, Brazil; our LNG terminal facility and power plant in Puerto Sandino, Nicaragua (“Puerto Sandino Facility”); and our LNG terminal and power plant in Ireland (“Ireland Facility”).
The prepayments were based on the fair market value of these sales as compared to our supply cost, and our CODM includes these results in his evaluation of Terminals and Infrastructure operations.
Deferred earnings from contracted sales During 2024, we completed forward sales and received prepayments from the buyers of $150.0 million . The prepayments were based on the fair market value of these sales as compared to our supply cost, and our CODM includes these results in this evaluation of Terminals and Infrastructure operations.
Subsequent to the Refinancing Transactions, the 2026 Notes are subject to the 2026 Supplemental Indenture. 2029 Notes In March 2024, we issued $750.0 million of 8.75% senior secured notes in a private offering pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act (the “2029 Notes”).
Upon completion of the Restructuring Transaction contemplated under the RSA, the 2026 Notes will no longer be outstanding. 2029 Notes In March 2024, we issued $750.0 million of 8.75% senior secured notes in a private offering pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act (the “2029 Notes”).
We have developed and constructed a 33-kilometer, 20-inch pipeline that connects the Santa Catarina Facility to the existing inland Transportadora Brasileira Gasoduto Bolivia-Brasil S.A. (“TBG”) pipeline via an interconnection point in the municipality of Garuva. The Santa Catarina Facility and associated pipeline are expected to have a total addressable market of 15 million cubic meters per day of natural gas.
(“TBG”) pipeline via an interconnection point in the municipality of Garuva. The Santa Catarina Facility and associated pipeline are expected to 69 Table of Contents have a total addressable market of 15 million cubic meters per day of natural gas.
During the same period, we also recognized a premium over the repurchase price of $1.9 million in connection with the cash tender offer to repurchase $375.0 million of the outstanding 2025 Notes. We did not have any extinguishment transactions in 2023.
In addition, during the first quarter of 2024, we recognized prepayment premium and unamortized financing costs of $7.9 million in connection with the prepayment of the Equipment Notes. During the same period, we also recognized a premium over the repurchase price of $1.9 million in connection with the cash tender offer to repurchase $375.0 million of the outstanding 2025 Notes.
No financial covenant compliance is required under the Term Loan B Agreement. 83 Table of Contents Term Loan A Credit Agreement In July 2024, we entered into a credit agreement ("Term Loan A Credit Agreement") for a senior secured, multiple draw term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $700.0 million ("Term Loan A").
Term Loan A Credit Agreement In July 2024, we entered into a credit agreement (“Term Loan A Credit Agreement”) for a senior secured, multiple draw term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $700.0 million (“Term Loan A”). During 2024, we drew $350.0 million on the Term Loan A.
At the expiration of third party charters of these vessels, we plan to utilize these vessels for our own operational purposes. Vessels we operate at our terminal operations or that we decide to sub-charter are included in our Terminals and Infrastructure segment.
Vessels we operate at our terminal operations or that we decide to sub-charter are included in our Terminals and Infrastructure segment.
Our shipping assets are included in both of our operating segments. Certain vessels are currently chartered to third parties under long-term arrangements and are included in the Energos Formation Transaction (defined below); such vessels are included in our Ships segment.
Certain vessels are currently chartered to third parties under long-term arrangements and are included in the Energos Formation Transaction (defined below); such vessels are included in our Ships segment. At the expiration of third party charters of these vessels, we plan to utilize these vessels for our own operational purposes.
As of December 31, 2024, we had $179.9 million due under these arrangements. Vessel Financing Obligation In connection with of the Energos Formation Transaction, we entered into long-term time charter agreements for certain vessels for periods of up to 20 years. Vessels chartered to us at the time of closing were classified as finance leases.
Vessel Financing Obligation In connection with the Energos Formation Transaction, we entered into long-term time charter agreements for certain vessels for periods of up to 20 years. Vessels chartered to us at the time of closing were classified as finance leases. Additionally, our charter of certain other vessels will commence only upon the expiration of the vessel’s existing third-party charters.
Charter payments due in 2025 include $57.8 million that will be treated as a payment of principal, and this amount is included within the current portion of long-term debt. Tugboat Financing In December 2023, we sold and leased back four tugboat vessels for 15 years receiving proceeds of $46.7 million. ("Tugboat Financing").
Charter payments due in 2025 include $57.8 92 Table of Contents million that will be treated as a payment of principal, and this amount is included within the current portion of long-term debt.
Additionally, commencing with the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2024, we will be required to prepay the Term Loan B with our Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Term Loan B Agreement). The Term Loan B Agreement contains usual and customary representations and warranties, and usual and customary affirmative and negative covenants.
Additionally, commencing with the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024, we will be required to prepay the Term Loan B with our Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Term Loan B Credit Agreement). In March 2025, we entered into an amendment to the Term Loan B Credit Agreement.
The remaining outstanding principal under the 2025 Notes was repaid in conjunction with the Refinancing Transactions. 2026 Notes In April 2021, we issued $1,500.0 million of 6.50% senior secured notes in a private offering pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act (the “2026 Notes”).
Upon completion of the Restructuring Transaction contemplated under the RSA, the New 2029 Notes will no longer be outstanding. 2026 Notes In April 2021, we issued $1,500.0 million of 6.50% senior secured notes in a private offering pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act (the “2026 Notes”).
To the extent that these costs are a fixed amount specified in the charter, which is not dependent upon redelivery location, the estimated voyage expenses are recognized over the term of the time charter. Vessel operating expenses remained consistent between the three months ended September 30, 2024 and the three months ended December 31, 2024.
Under time charters, the majority of voyage expenses are paid by customers. To the extent that these costs are a fixed amount specified in the charter, which is not dependent upon redelivery location, the estimated voyage expenses are recognized over the term of the time charter.
We are required to comply with the below covenants under the Revolving Facility and Letter of Credit Facility (defined below): • Beginning with the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025, for quarters in which the Revolving Facility is greater than 50% drawn, the Debt to EBITDA Ratio must be below the following: (i) 8.75 to 1.00, for the fiscal quarter 82 Table of Contents ending March 31, 2025, (ii) 7.25 to 1.00, for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2025, (iii) 6.75 to 1.00, for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2025, (iv) 6.50 to 1.00, for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2025, (v) 7.25 to 1.00, for the fiscal quarters ending March 31, 2026 through September 30, 2026, and (vi) 6.75 to 1.00, for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2026 and each fiscal quarter thereafter. • Beginning with fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025, the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio must be less than or equal to (i) 0.80 to 1.00, for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2025 and (ii) 1.00 to 1.00, for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2025 and each fiscal quarter thereafter. • We are also required to maintain a minimum consolidated liquidity of (i) $50,000 as of the last day of each month, commencing as of October 31, 2024 and (ii) $100,000 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, commencing as of December 31, 2024.
The Company is required to comply with the below covenants under the Revolving Credit Agreement: • Beginning with the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025, for quarters in which the Revolving Facility is greater than 50% drawn, the Consolidated First Lien Debt Ratio must be below the following: (i) 6.50 to 1.00, for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025, (ii) 7.25 to 1.00, for the fiscal quarters ending March 31, 2026 through September 30, 2026, and (iii) 6.75 to 1.00, for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2026 and each fiscal quarter 89 Table of Contents thereafter.
Lease obligations Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable lease agreements, inclusive of fixed lease payments for renewal periods we are reasonably certain will be exercised, are included in the above table.
Lease obligations 86 Table of Contents Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable lease agreements, inclusive of fixed lease payments for renewal periods we are reasonably certain will be exercised, are included in the above table. Our lease obligations are primarily related to LNG vessel time charters, marine port leases, ISO tank leases, office space, and a land lease.
Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization increased by $3.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024. The increase during the fourth quarter of 2024 was mostly attributable to additional depreciation of capitalized vessel-related costs.
Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization decreased by $4.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to the sale of certain vessels to Energos during the fourth quarter of 2025 as discussed above.
Asset impairment expense For the year ended December 31, 2024 the Company recognized an impairment loss of $16.0 million related to the sale of our Miami facility, which includes an allocation of goodwill of $10.4 million. During year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized an impairment expense of $10.9 million for the vessel Mazo .
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized an impairment expense of $16.5 million related to the sale of our Miami Facility.
Revolving Facility In April 2021, we entered into a credit agreement (the "Revolving Credit Agreement") for a $200.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Facility"). Through December 31, 2023, the Revolving Facility was amended to increase the borrowing capacity to $950.0 million .
Revolving Facility In April 2021, we entered into a credit agreement (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) for a $200.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”).
As part of our long-term strategy, we are also evaluating solutions to optimize power generation and delivery to other markets, connected to our power plant through a regional transmission line. Barcarena Facility The Barcarena Facility consists of an FSRU and associated infrastructure, including mooring and offshore and onshore pipelines.
Construction of the power plant is substantially complete, and we expect to complete the construction of the terminal and commission both the terminal and the power plant during 2026. As part of our long-term strategy, we are also evaluating solutions to optimize power generation and delivery to other markets, connected to our power plant through a regional transmission line.
In December 2024 and February 2025, we submitted an updated Letter of Intent and Waterway Suitability Assessments detailing our alternative operational plans to the USCG and are working collaboratively with the USCG to obtain a new Letter of Recommendation to FERC in support of our operations, which we expect to be imminently forthcoming.
In December 2024 and February 2025, we submitted an updated Letter of Intent and Waterway Suitability Assessments detailing our alternative operational plans to the USCG. In concert with our collaboration with the USCG regarding our new operational plans, we withdrew our appeal on February 14, 2025.

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market Risk — interest-rate, FX, commodity exposure

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A 100-basis point increase or decrease in the market interest rate would decrease or increase the fair value of our fixed rate debt by approximately $143 million. The sensitivity analysis presented is based on certain simplifying assumptions, including instantaneous change in interest rate and parallel shifts in the yield curve.
A 100-basis point increase or decrease in the market interest rate would decrease or increase the fair value of our fixed rate debt by approximately $31 million. The sensitivity analysis presented is based on certain simplifying assumptions, including instantaneous change in interest rate and parallel shifts in the yield curve.
Our Consolidated Financial Statements, together with the report of our independent registered public accounting firm, begin on page F-1 of this Annual Report and are incorporated herein by reference. Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure. None.
Our Consolidated Financial Statements, together with the report of our independent registered public accounting firm, begin on page F-1 of this Annual Report and are incorporated herein by reference. Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure. None. 95 Table of Contents
Interest Rate Risk The 2026 Notes, 2029 Notes, New 2029 Notes, South Power 2029 Bonds, Barcarena Debentures, EB-5 Loan, Portocem Debentures and Turbine Financing (each defined above or in the Annual Report) were issued with a fixed rate of interest, and as such, a change in interest rates would impact the fair value of the debt outstanding but such a change would have no impact on our results of operations or cash flows.
Interest Rate Risk The 2026 Notes, 2029 Notes, New 2029 Notes, Brazil Financing Notes, EB-5 Loan, Portocem Debentures and Turbine Financing (each defined above) were issued with a fixed rate of interest, and as such, a change in interest rates would impact the fair value of the debt outstanding but such a change would have no impact on our results of operations or cash flows.
Interest under the Term Loan A and Term Loan B have components based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), and the BNDES Term Loan has components based on BNDES fixed rate. A 100-basis point increase or decrease in the market interest rates would decrease or increase our annual interest expense by approximately $16 million.
Interest under the Term Loan A Credit Agreement and Term Loan B have components based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), and the BNDES Term Loan has components based on BNDES fixed rate. A 100-basis point increase or decrease in the market interest rates would decrease or increase our annual interest expense by approximately $18 million.
Our exposure to market risk associated with LNG price changes may adversely impact our business. We are able to limit our exposure to fluctuations in natural gas prices as our pricing in contracts with downstream customers is largely based on the Henry Hub 87 Table of Contents index price plus a contractual spread .
Our exposure to market risk associated with LNG price changes may adversely impact our business. Our pricing in contracts with customers is largely based on the Henry Hub index price plus a fixed fee component.
As of December 31, 2024 , the notional amount of outstanding foreign exchange contracts was approximately $211.5 million. Outside of Brazil, our operations are primarily conducted in U.S. dollars, and as such, our results of operations and cash flows have not materially been impacted by fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Outside of Brazil, our operations are primarily conducted in U.S. dollars, and as such, our results of operations and cash flows have not materially been impacted by fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We currently incur a limited amount of costs in foreign jurisdictions other than Brazil that are paid in local currencies.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk We have transactions, assets and liabilities denominated in Brazilian reais, and our Brazilian subsidiaries and investments receive income and pay expenses in Brazilian reais. Based on our Brazilian reais revenues and expenses, a 10% depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Brazilian reais would not significantly decrease our revenue or expenses.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk We have transactions, assets and liabilities denominated in Brazilian reais, and our Brazilian subsidiaries and investments receive income and pay expenses in Brazilian reais.
As our operations expand in Brazil, our results of operations will be exposed to changes in fluctuations in the Brazilian real, which may materially impact our results of operations. During 2024 , we entered into a series of foreign exchange forward contracts and zero-cost collar options to reduce exchange rate risk associated with U.S. dollar borrowings and expected capital expenditures.
During 2024 , we entered into a series of foreign exchange forward contracts and zero-cost collar options to reduce exchange rate risk associated with U.S. dollar borrowings and expected capital expenditures. As of December 31, 2025 , the notional amount of outstanding foreign exchange contracts was approximately $12.9 million.
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We currently do not have any derivative instruments to mitigate the effect of fluctuations in LNG prices on our operations; however, in the future we may enter into derivative instruments.
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Pricing for feed gas purchased for own Fast LNG production is based on Henry Hub, which allows us to mitigate exposure to variability in LNG prices.
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We currently incur a limited amount of costs in foreign jurisdictions other than Brazil that are paid in local currencies.
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Our long-term supply contracts also contain pricing based on Henry Hub, however, until the commencement of these long-term supply contracts, a portion of our LNG needs will be purchased on the open market which exposes us to volatility in LNG pricing.
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Based on our Brazilian reais revenues and expenses, a 10% depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Brazilian reais would result in a decline of approximately $4 million of pre-tax net income for the year ended December 31, 2025 .

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