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ADNOC and Germany Strengthen Energy Partnership

Key highlights
  • XRG invests €14.7 billion to support Covestro's growth.
  • ADNOC to supply 1.6 mtpa LNG to Germany from Ruwais project.
  • ADNOC and RWE explore up to 1 mtpa LNG supply for 10 years.
  • MoU signed for ammonia and sustainable materials cooperation.

Investment and Strategic Partnerships

During the visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to ADNOC's headquarters, discussions focused on strengthening the UAE-Germany energy partnership. This builds on XRG's €14.7 billion investment to support Covestro's growth as a German industrial leader. The visit highlighted ADNOC's role in advancing this strategic partnership.

LNG Supply Agreements

ADNOC is set to meet Germany's growing energy needs with increased LNG supplies. The company has secured offtake agreements for 1.6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG with German companies from the Ruwais LNG project. Additionally, ADNOC currently supplies 0.7 mtpa of LNG to German customers from its existing facilities until the Ruwais project becomes operational.

Technological Advancements

Chancellor Merz was shown ADNOC's Panorama Digital Command Center and AI Lab, demonstrating the integration of AI from the control room to the boardroom. This technology deployment aims to maximize value and efficiency within the company.

New Collaborations

ADNOC and RWE Supply & Trading GMBH announced a strategic collaboration to explore LNG supply opportunities to Germany and European markets of up to 1 mtpa for up to 10 years. They will also explore LNG trading, regasification capacity, and broader opportunities across the gas and LNG value chain. Additionally, Masdar and RWE agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue investments in battery energy storage systems in Germany. Another MoU was signed between Covestro, Fertiglobe, and TA’ZIZ to explore cooperation in ammonia and sustainable materials.