Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Gas has entered into a three-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with Germany’s SEFE Securing Energy for Europe, valued at approximately $400 million (AED 1.5 billion). Under the deal, ADNOC Gas will deliver around 0.7 million tonnes of LNG from its Das Island liquefaction facility, with shipments starting this year.
The agreement strengthens ADNOC Gas’s position in international markets and reinforces the UAE’s growing role in supporting European energy security. With a production capacity of 6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa), Das Island has shipped over 3,500 LNG cargoes globally since 1977, becoming a cornerstone of ADNOC’s export operations.
“This agreement marks a significant step in strengthening our long-standing partnership with SEFE and reinforces ADNOC Gas’ role as a reliable and responsible global energy provider, committed to supporting Germany’s energy security,” said Fatema Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC Gas. “It also reflects the strong progress we are making in delivering our strategic objectives and demonstrates the confidence our partners, investors, and stakeholders place in our ability to create long-term value in a dynamic energy landscape.”
The deal builds on the broader UAE-Germany energy collaboration, including the 2022 Energy Security and Industry Accelerator (ESIA) pact and the 2024 Joint Declaration with Baden-Württemberg, which aim to foster secure and sustainable fuel supply chains.
Frédéric Barnaud, Chief Commercial Officer of SEFE, highlighted the importance of the agreement: “This new medium-term LNG contract builds on the long-term supply agreement with ADNOC that we signed last year, thereby adding another flexible source of LNG to our portfolio – to the benefit of both Europe’s security of supply and our global market trading activities.”
Natural gas continues to play a critical role as a transition fuel, offering lower emissions than other hydrocarbons while supporting industrial processes. ADNOC Gas is a key player in ADNOC’s broader strategy to boost natural gas capacity and expand its global LNG footprint. Meanwhile, SEFE is focused on enhancing energy resilience in Europe through a diversified portfolio and strong partnerships with international suppliers.
–Input WAM
