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]

Core Viewpoint - Geopolitical conflicts and trade frictions are reshaping the global LNG trade chain, leading to increased energy security demands from major importing countries, which are diversifying their gas supply sources through investments in upstream and midstream assets, potentially extending the global LNG construction boom [1]. Group 1: Geopolitical Impact on LNG Trade - The recent geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East have heightened energy security considerations among buyers, prompting sellers to accelerate modernization efforts [1]. - The LNG supply from the Persian Gulf accounts for nearly 20% of the global total, and future buyer considerations for energy security in new project contracts are expected to increase [1][8]. - Japan, South Korea, and Europe are likely to increase imports of US LNG to reduce trade deficits and decrease reliance on Russian LNG [1][2]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Global LNG supply and demand may become more relaxed starting in 2026, with over 180 million tons per year of new LNG capacity expected to come online [2][22]. - More than 40% of the current LNG capacity under construction is in the Middle East, and the rising energy security demands may lead buyers to include non-Middle Eastern LNG in their resource pools [2][19]. - Countries like Argentina and Mozambique are expected to see increased investment in LNG to meet the energy security needs of buyers, including China [2][19]. Group 3: LNG Pricing Trends - Recent geopolitical tensions have caused significant fluctuations in LNG spot prices, with prices reaching $14.3/MMBtu before falling to $13.1/MMBtu as supply risks decreased [3][4]. - The average daily charter rates for LNG vessels have seen substantial increases, particularly in the Middle East, with rates rising by 139% in some cases [7]. Group 4: Future LNG Projects and Investments - Major LNG projects are underway, with significant expansions planned in Qatar and the UAE, aiming to enhance their LNG export capabilities [9][10]. - The North Field expansion in Qatar is projected to increase LNG export capacity by 84.4%, while the UAE's Ruwais LNG project aims to boost capacity from 580,000 tons per year to 1.56 million tons per year by 2028 [9][10]. - The US is expected to see a surge in LNG investment, with proposed projects potentially adding 186 million tons of capacity [28][30]. Group 5: Diversification of LNG Sources - China is likely to seek further diversification of its LNG sources to reduce dependence on single-export countries, with potential increases in imports from Canada, Africa, and Russia [24][28]. - India is also expected to enhance its LNG supply from regions like the US and Africa to mitigate reliance on Qatari LNG [24][28]. Group 6: Market Activity and Mergers - Recent mergers and acquisitions in the LNG sector indicate strong investor confidence in the industry's future, driven by energy security concerns [32][33]. - Notable transactions include Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation's $8 billion acquisition of Aethon Energy and ADNOC's $18.7 billion acquisition of Australia's Santos, reflecting a strategic push to secure upstream gas resources [33][34].

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Core Viewpoint - The recent transfer of control of Hangzhou Gaoxin (300478.SZ) to Beijing Jirong Weiye Energy Technology Co., Ltd. marks a significant shift in the capital market, indicating the ambitions of Jirong Energy in the energy chemical sector and the urgency of the current controlling shareholder to exit the company [1][2]. Group 1: Transaction Details - The transaction is based on an overall valuation of 2.6 billion yuan for the listed company, with a premium of approximately 28.9% compared to the market capitalization of 2.017 billion yuan as of July 3 [1][2]. - The deal involves Jirong Weiye acquiring 19.03% of the shares from the current controlling shareholder, Donghang Group, and transferring the actual control of the company to Jirong Weiye [1][2]. Group 2: Company Performance and Strategy - Jirong Energy has shown significant growth, with a projected 100% increase in production capacity and a 185% increase in output for 2024 compared to 2023, alongside a compound annual growth rate of 144% in revenue over four years [5]. - The strategic goal set by Lin Rongsheng for Jirong Energy includes expanding from the western region to nationwide coverage and radiating to Eurasia, indicating a need for substantial funding, which the listed company can provide [5]. Group 3: Historical Context and Challenges - Hangzhou Gaoxin has faced challenges with continuous losses in net profit since 2018, despite some revenue growth in 2025, which may have contributed to Donghang Group's willingness to transfer control [7][11]. - The company has experienced frequent changes in control over the past six years, with the current controlling shareholder, Hu Min, having taken over in 2022 but failing to turn around the company's financial performance significantly [10].

Project Status - A floating LNG terminal chartered by Germany has left its temporary location [1] - The project aimed at boosting energy security is unlikely to resume soon [1]

Hamilton, Bermuda, June 26, 2025 – Golar LNG Limited (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLNG) announces today the pricing of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Notes”), in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Company has also granted the initial purchasers of the Notes a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $75 million aggregate principal am ...