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ADNOC Secures Major LNG Offtake Deal with Japanese Buyer

The 15-year supply agreement for 1 million metric tons per year highlights continued global demand for LNG projects.

Bakken Wire Staff·🌅Afternoon Wire·

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has secured a 15-year agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Japanese energy company INPEX Corp., according to a report from Rigzone. The deal covers the supply of 1 million metric tons per annum (MMtpa) of LNG.

The LNG will be supplied from ADNOC's Ruwais LNG project, which is currently under development in the United Arab Emirates. ADNOC stated that with this latest agreement, nearly 23 percent of the Ruwais project's total 9.6 MMtpa capacity has now been committed to Japanese customers, Rigzone reported.

For Bakken producers and midstream operators, major long-term LNG offtake agreements in global markets underscore the sustained international demand for natural gas. While the Bakken is primarily an oil play, associated gas production is a significant byproduct, and its marketability is tied to broader natural gas infrastructure and demand trends.

Developments like the ADNOC-INPEX deal reinforce the global competition for capital and customer commitments in the energy sector. Successful project advancement and securing offtakers for large-scale LNG facilities can influence investment flows and market sentiment. The announcement highlights the ongoing importance of long-term supply contracts in de-risking major energy infrastructure projects worldwide.

The news, published July 9, comes as the North Dakota energy sector monitors both domestic pipeline developments and international market signals that can affect commodity prices and investment.

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According to Rigzone.

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