Natural Resources Used in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's resource profile reflects its island geography and evolving energy mix.

Renewable Energy Generation (Latest Available Data)

• Biomass: 1,000 GWh (2019)
• Solar: 800 GWh (2021)
• Wind: 200 GWh (2019)
• Hydropower: 13 GWh (2020)
• Geothermal: Not commercially developed

Fossil Fuels

Puerto Rico imports virtually all petroleum and natural gas for power generation and transportation. No domestic production.

Mineral Resources (2018 Estimates)

• Copper: 1.2 million tonnes
• Gold: 1,200 kg
• Silver: 2,500 kg
• Zinc: 10,000 tonnes
• Nickel: Present but not quantified

Note: Mining is limited by environmental regulation, land use, and community opposition. The island's most valuable "resource" is increasingly its solar/wind potential and skilled workforce.