- ADNOC signed a 15-year LNG supply agreement with Shell for the Ruwais project.
- Over 8 mtpa of Ruwais LNG's 9.6 mtpa capacity is contracted within 16 months.
- Commercial operations are scheduled to start by Q4 2028.
- The Ruwais LNG plant will use clean power and AI to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions.
Agreement Details
ADNOC has signed a 15-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Shell International Trading Middle East Limited for the supply of up to 1 million tons per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG). This marks ADNOC's first long-term LNG agreement with Shell and the eighth offtake deal for the Ruwais LNG project.
Project Progress
Since the Final Investment Decision (FID) in July 2024, over 8 mtpa of Ruwais LNG's 9.6 mtpa capacity has been contracted within 16 months. The project is on track to begin commercial operations by the fourth quarter of 2028.
Technological Advancements
The Ruwais LNG plant will be the first in the Middle East and Africa to operate on clean power, aiming to be one of the lowest-carbon intensity LNG projects globally. The facility will utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and the latest technologies to improve safety, operational efficiency, and emissions performance.
Capacity Expansion
With two 4.8 mtpa liquefaction trains, the Ruwais LNG facility will more than double ADNOC Gas's existing LNG production capacity to approximately 15 mtpa, supporting ADNOC's strategy to expand its LNG portfolio to meet rising global demand.
