Vitol and IRH finalize 20-year 1.0 mtpa LNG FOB supply agreement

Key highlights
  • Vitol will supply 1.0 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG to IRH under a long-term contract.
  • The Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) is for a 20-year term on free on-board (FOB) delivery terms.
  • The buyer is IRH Global Trading Ltd., a subsidiary of International Resources Holding (IRH).
  • The SPA execution follows an earlier announcement made on 5 November 2025.

Deal terms

Vitol and IRH have executed a natural gas Sale and Purchase Agreement under which Vitol will supply 1.0 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG on free on-board (FOB) terms to IRH Global Trading Ltd., a subsidiary of International Resources Holding, for a period of 20 years.

Background

The executed SPA follows a prior announcement on 5 November 2025 regarding the intended long-term supply arrangement between the parties.

Company statements

Vitol said the agreement builds on its long-term LNG portfolio and its capability to deliver LNG safely and reliably to customers worldwide. IRH described the SPA as part of its strategy to develop a diversified, resilient and globally integrated LNG portfolio and to secure reliable long-term supply.

Source: Vitol

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