Excelerate buys NFE’s Jamaica business for $1.05 billion

US FSRU player Excelerate Energy has entered into a definitive agreement with compatriot LNG player New Fortress Energy to acquire NFE’s business in Jamaica for $1.055 billion in cash.

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