ADNOC's Ruwais to supply LNG for Osaka Gas

ADNOC’s lower-carbon Ruwais Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility will be supplying LNG for Osaka Gas under a long-term heads of agreement for the delivery of up to 0.8 mn metric tonnes per annum (mmtpa)

LNG cargoes will be shipped to the destination ports of Osaka Gas and its Singapore-based subsidiary, Osaka Gas Energy Supply and Trading. 

“Osaka Gas is delighted to secure LNG from ADNOC, a reliable and responsible global energy supplier. This agreement will significantly enhance the stability of Osaka Gas’ LNG procurement. It will also strengthen the foundation of our stable energy supply to customers, transition to lower carbon energy, and acceleration towards our net zero target. We will continue working on the stable procurement, development and supply of natural gas as a key transition fuel,” said Keiji Takemori, Osaka Gas executive vice president.

The LNG Agreement also leaves scope for a well-defined sale and purchase agreement over the next few months. 

LNG remains a core interest for ADNOC as, in a first, the company announced a strategic acquisition in Mozambique's Rovuma Basin in May. 

Expanding global footprint

Rashid Khalfan Al Mazrouei, ADNOC senior vice president - marketing, said, “This landmark LNG agreement, our first long-term LNG deal with Osaka Gas, underscores the strong, long-standing energy partnership between the UAE and Japan. This agreement further enhances ADNOC’s position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider and reflects our commitment to help meet Japan’s energy needs with secure and sustainable energy solutions. The Ruwais LNG project supports our broader strategy to expand our global LNG footprint to enable the energy transition.” 

Set to be the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region to run on clean power, the Ruwais LNG plant is currently under development in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi, aiming to start commercial operations in 2028. The facility will leverage artificial intelligence and the latest technologies to enhance safety, minimise emissions and drive efficiency. The Ruwais LNG project will consist of two 4.8mmtpa LNG liquefaction trains with a total capacity of 9.6mmtpa. 

Last December, ADNOC signed a 15-year agreement with ENN LNG (Singapore) for the delivery of at least 1 mn mmtpa of LNG.