Key Takeaways E signs 20-year SPA to purchase 2 mtpa of LNG from Venture Global's CP2 LNG facility in Louisiana. This marks Eni's first long-term LNG agreement with a U.S.-based exporter, expanding its global LNG reach. With Eni onboard, CP2's total contracted LNG volumes now stand at 13.5 mtpa across multiple global buyers.Eni S.p.A (E) , an Italian integrated energy firm, has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with Venture Global Inc. (VG) , a U.S.-based liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the LNG industry Core Insights - The report highlights a projected recovery in China's LNG demand in the second half of 2025, despite an overall decline in annual volumes due to various factors including mild weather and increased renewable energy output [5][26][29] - Global LNG trade in June 2025 reached 46.5 Bcm, showing a slight month-over-month decline but a year-over-year increase of 5.9% [5] - The report anticipates a total of approximately 294 Bcm/year of LNG projects currently under construction to begin operations by 2030, with the US accounting for about half of this capacity [1][6] Summary by Sections Global LNG Balances - Year-to-date global LNG demand growth was primarily driven by Europe and the East Mediterranean region, while demand from Asia, particularly China, saw a decline [5][26] - The report forecasts a total LNG trade volume of 590 Bcm for the full year 2025, reflecting a growth of around 5% [5][17] Spotlight on China - China's LNG demand has been weak in 2025, with a 1.3% decline in overall natural gas demand in the first five months compared to the previous year [26][27] - The Power of Siberia pipeline has reduced the need for more expensive LNG imports, contributing to a projected total LNG import volume of 101 Bcm for the year, down 4.7% year-over-year [28][29] Import Trends by Country - The report details that YTD LNG supply growth has been led by the US, with an increase of 11.5 Bcm to 72.4 Bcm, largely due to the Plaquemines LNG facility [5][6] - European imports have increased significantly, while demand from Asia, particularly China, has decreased [5][19] Export Trends by Country - The report notes that North America, the Middle East, and the Pacific regions are the primary exporters, with total exports reaching 46.5 Bcm in June 2025 [19][20] - The report highlights various upcoming projects and expansions in the LNG sector, including those in Mozambique and Canada, which are expected to contribute to future supply [10][11]

Core Insights - Venture Global Inc. has signed an expanded LNG offtake agreement with SEFE Energy for an additional 0.75 million tons per annum (mtpa) from its CP2 LNG project, increasing total purchases to 3 mtpa over a 20-year contract [1][2][9] - The company has long-term agreements with SEFE Energy and EnBW, totaling 5 mtpa, and has delivered nearly 80 LNG cargoes to Germany, sufficient to power approximately 8 million households annually [3][9] - The CP2 LNG facility, currently under development, is expected to have a capacity of 20 mtpa and commence exports by Q3 2027, playing a crucial role in global energy security [5] Strengthening Energy Security - The new contract enhances Venture Global's partnership with SEFE Energy, contributing to Germany's energy security and supporting the European gas market with a reliable energy supply [4] Project Overview - The CP2 LNG facility is located near the Calcasieu Pass LNG facility and is designed to have 36 liquefaction trains, reinforcing Venture Global's position in the LNG market [5]

Rio Grande LNG Project Overview - Phase 1 (Trains 1-3) of the Rio Grande LNG Facility is under construction after achieving FID on July 12, 2023[13] - The project secured $18.4 billion in project financing, marking the largest greenfield energy project financing in U S history[13] - Phase 1 is supported by fixed-fee long-term LNG Sales and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) covering over 90% of its nameplate production capacity[17] - NextDecade expects an economic interest of up to 20 8% from Phase 1 operations[17] - Trains 1 and 2 are 8 1% complete as of September 2023, with engineering at 35 7%, procurement at 14 1%, and construction at 0 2%[21] Expansion Plans and Commercial Momentum - NextDecade is focused on expanding the LNG platform with Trains 4 and 5, leveraging Phase 1 agreements and commercial momentum[22] - Equity partner options are in place to potentially fund 60% of the equity financing required for each of Train 4 and Train 5[23] - TotalEnergies holds LNG SPA options for approximately 32% of the minimum expected contracted volume for each of Train 4 and Train 5[23] - The company is targeting a positive FID on Train 4 in the second half of 2024[24] Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Initiatives - NextDecade is committed to developing more sustainable LNG with lower emissions through project design, responsibly sourced gas, a pledge to use net-zero power, and planned carbon capture and storage[12] - The company plans to capture up to 5 million metric tonnes per annum (mta) of CO2 at the Rio Grande LNG Facility, aiming to produce the lowest carbon-intensive LNG in North America[109]

Corporate Presentation March 2024 NASDAQ: NEXT Accelerating the Path to a Net-Zero Future Disclaimer Statement This Presentation contains forecasts of Distributable Cash Flow, which is a non-GAAP measure. Due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of Distributable Cash Flow, together with some of the excluded information not being ascertainable or accessible, the Company is unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in the most direc ...

Rio Grande LNG Facility Phase 1 Construction and Financing - Rio Grande LNG Phase 1 achieved FID in July 2023 for Trains 1-3 with 17.6 MTPA liquefaction capacity[13, 49] - Project financing of $18.4 billion fully funds Phase 1 construction[49] - Phase 1 is supported by fixed-fee long-term LNG SPAs covering over 90% of liquefaction capacity[55] - NextDecade's expected economic interest in Phase 1 is up to 20.8%[55] - Trains 1 and 2 overall project completion is 18.2%, with engineering at 54.9%, procurement at 34.4%, and construction at 1.9%[16] - Train 3 overall project completion is 6.9%, with engineering at 5.2%, procurement at 16.7%, and construction at 0.0%[16] Train 4 Development and Expansion - Targeting positive FID on Train 4 in 2H 2024[20] - TotalEnergies holds an LNG purchase option for 1.5 MTPA from Train 4[22] - Approximately 3 MTPA of additional contracted volumes from Train 4 are expected to be needed to reach FID[22] - Phase 1 equity partners hold options to fund a cumulative 60% of the equity of Train 4[22] LNG Market and Demand - Estimated demand growth scenario calls for ~375 MTPA of incremental LNG supply by 2040[30] - Existing global regas infrastructure can accommodate a significant increase in LNG supply, with an additional ~375 MTPA of LNG supply expected to be needed by 2040[41] Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) - Planned CCS project at Rio Grande LNG Facility expects to capture up to 5 million MTPA of CO2[119]

Rio Grande LNG Facility & Construction Progress - Rio Grande LNG Phase 1 (Trains 1-3) achieved FID in July 2023 and is under construction, progressing on schedule and on budget[30, 63, 67] - As of June 2024, Trains 1 and 2 are 24.1% complete (Engineering 66.4%, Procurement 45.4%, Construction 3.5%), and Train 3 is 7.8% complete (Engineering 8.4%, Procurement 18.4%, Construction 0.1%)[33] - Rio Grande LNG, LLC refinanced over $1.85 billion of the original $11.1 billion term loan facilities since FID of Phase 1 in July 2023[36] Train 4 Development & Commercial Agreements - EPC contract for Train 4 was finalized in August 2024, with a price of approximately $4.3 billion and validity through December 31, 2024[39] - A 20-year SPA with ADNOC for 1.9 MTPA of LNG has been secured for Train 4, and a Heads of Agreement with Aramco for 1.2 MTPA is in progress[23, 40] - TotalEnergies holds an LNG purchase option for 1.5 MTPA from Train 4, which NextDecade expects to be exercised, potentially providing sufficient commercial support for FID[23, 40] LNG Market Fundamentals & Demand - Estimated global LNG demand is projected to grow by approximately 350 MTPA by 2040[45] - Existing operational regas capacity is expected to accommodate up to approximately 1,150 MTPA of LNG by 2040, with over 325 MTPA in development[53] - Phase 1 is supported by fixed-fee long-term LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) with high caliber offtakers, SPA volumes total over 90% of Phase 1 liquefaction capacity[71, 100] Sustainability & Carbon Capture - The Rio Grande LNG Facility is designed to produce less-carbon-intensive LNG through project design, responsibly sourced gas, a pledge to use net-zero electricity, and a proposed CCS project[27, 61] - Next Carbon Solutions is developing end-to-end carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions, including a proposed project at the Rio Grande LNG Facility with a target of capturing up to 5 million metric tonnes per annum of CO2[13, 122, 130]

Rio Grande LNG Facility Development - NextDecade is developing a 5-Train, 27 MTPA liquefaction facility in Brownsville, TX, with Trains 1-3 under construction and first LNG expected in 2027[16] - Phase 1 (Trains 1-3) is under construction with a combined nameplate capacity of 17.6 MTPA, and FID was achieved in July 2023[83, 86, 96] - The EPC contract for Train 4 was finalized in August 2024, with a price of approximately $4.3 billion and validity through December 31, 2024[52] - A 20-year SPA with ADNOC for 1.9 MTPA of LNG and a Heads of Agreement with Aramco for 1.2 MTPA of LNG support Train 4's commercial progress[28, 54] Financial and Commercial Aspects - Phase 1 has total estimated capital project costs of $18 billion, fully funded through a combination of equity and debt financing[116, 118] - Over 90% of Phase 1 nameplate capacity is contracted with creditworthy customers, providing approximately $1.8 billion in expected annual fixed fees[113] - Equity partners have options to provide 60% of equity financing for each of Train 4 and 5[28] - NextDecade expects an economic interest of up to 20.8% in Phase 1[118] Market and Sustainability - Global LNG demand is expected to grow, requiring over 350 MTPA of incremental LNG supply by 2040[59] - NextDecade is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, aiming to deliver reliable and sustainable energy solutions through liquefaction and CCS infrastructure[33] - Next Carbon Solutions aims to reduce GHG emissions through the development of end-to-end CCS solutions[33]

Project Overview - Rio Grande LNG Facility has a potential liquefaction capacity of approximately 48 MTPA, with Phase 1 (Trains 1-3) under construction and Trains 4-5 in commercialization[12] - First LNG is expected in 2027[13] - NextDecade is developing a potential CCS project at the Rio Grande Facility[14] Financial Highlights - Phase 1 has an estimated capital project cost of $18 billion, fully funded through $6.1 billion in equity commitments and $12.3 billion in debt financing[111] - Over 90% of Phase 1 nameplate capacity is contracted with diverse customers, with Henry Hub-linked SPAs providing approximately $1.8 billion in expected annual fixed fees[105] - NextDecade expects an economic interest of up to 20.8% in Phase 1[111] - Projected distributable cash flow from Trains 1-3 is estimated between $0.2 billion and $0.3 billion per year over 20 years, and Trains 4-5 is estimated between $0.7 billion and $1.0 billion per year[123] Expansion and Growth - Equity partners have options to provide 60% of equity financing for each of Train 4 and 5[27] - A 20-year SPA with ADNOC for 1.9 MTPA of LNG and a Heads of Agreement with Aramco for 1.2 MTPA for 20 years have been executed for Train 4[27] - TotalEnergies holds an LNG purchase option for 1.5 MTPA from Train 4 for a 20-year SPA[27] - Expansion plans include developing Trains 6-8 with a total potential liquefaction capacity of approximately 18 MTPA[35] Construction Progress - Trains 1 and 2 are 38.1% complete, while Train 3 is 15.3% complete[35] - A $175 million senior secured loan was entered into for working capital and development expenses for expansion trains[35]

Rio Grande LNG Facility Development - Rio Grande LNG Facility has approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity under construction or in development[15] - Phase 1 (Trains 1-3) is under construction with first LNG expected in 2027[15, 16] - Train 4 commercialization is complete, supported by 4.6 MTPA of LNG SPAs with ADNOC, Aramco, and TotalEnergies[30, 37] - Equity partners have options to provide 60% of equity financing for each of Train 4 and 5[30] - Trains 1 and 2 are 42.8% complete, and Train 3 is 17.8% complete[38, 48] Commercial Agreements and Financial Structure - Over 90% of Phase 1 nameplate capacity is contracted with creditworthy customers, with Henry Hub-linked SPAs providing approximately $1.8 billion in expected annual fixed fees[114] - Total estimated capital project costs for Phase 1 are $18 billion, fully funded by project financing[120] - NextDecade expects an economic interest of up to 20.8% in Phase 1[120] Market and Sustainability - Global gas demand increased approximately 2.5% in 2024 despite limited new LNG supplies[75] - Global gas demand is expected to outpace LNG supply growth of approximately 170 MTPA to 2030 in a conservative growth case[79] - NextDecade is developing a potential CCS project at the Rio Grande LNG Facility, focused on post-combustion carbon capture[34, 139]