Red Stripe signs LNG agreement with New Fortress Energy

Red Stripe is set to become the first commercial company in Jamaica to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). 

The brewery, which is a part of the Heineken group, on Friday announced a landmark long-term deal including a turnkey supply agreement with New Fortress Energy.

Red Stripe's use of LNG will provide savings of more than US$336,000 per annum and will help the brewer meet its sustainability goals, according to a news release. The project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 6,000 tonnes per annum.