ADNOC, Shell sign 15-year LNG supply deal for Ruwais project

Core Insights - ADNOC has signed a 15-year sales and purchase agreement with Shell for the supply of liquefied natural gas from the Ruwais LNG project, marking ADNOC's first long-term LNG supply contract with Shell [1][2] - The agreement formalizes a previous heads of agreement and is the eighth long-term offtake agreement for the Ruwais project, securing over 8 million tonnes per annum of the project's planned 9.6 million tonnes per annum total capacity [2][3] - The Ruwais LNG project is advancing rapidly, with commercial operations expected to begin by the fourth quarter of 2028, and it will be the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and Africa to operate using clean power [5][4] Company and Industry Developments - The contracts were finalized within 16 months of the project's final investment decision in July last year, showcasing ADNOC's efficiency in securing long-term contracts [3] - The Ruwais LNG project is designed with two liquefaction trains, each with a capacity of 4.8 million tonnes per annum, which will increase ADNOC Gas' total LNG production capacity to around 15 million tonnes per annum once operational [4][5] - Shell has a 10% interest in the Ruwais project and views this agreement as a significant milestone in its long-standing partnership with ADNOC, aimed at strengthening global energy security [4][6]