ADNOC Trading Signed Long-Term LNG Supply Agreement
The Abu Dhabi-based firm will deliver 2 million tonnes of LNG to Gulf Group starting in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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ADNOC Trading has secured a long-term agreement to supply up to 2 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas to Gulf Group. The deal follows the successful launch of ADNOC's global marketing and trading platform in 2026.
Why it matters
The supply agreement aims to meet the escalating demand for natural gas across Asian markets. This partnership strengthens the existing relationship between the two entities, building on a previous contract signed in 2025.
ADNOC Trading is slated to deliver 2 million tonnes of LNG to Gulf Group under the new agreement. The company currently targets a total production capacity of 47 million tonnes of marketable LNG annually for periods beyond 2030.
The players
ADNOC Trading
This subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company manages the group's global liquefied natural gas marketing and trading operations.
Gulf Group
Based in Thailand, this energy conglomerate is a major importer of gas and a key client for international fuel suppliers.
The details
Facilitated by ADNOC's integrated marketing and shipping platform, the deal represents a strategic expansion for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company subsidiary. The move complements the firm's broader infrastructure investment, which recently included $8.2 billion in contracts awarded for the Rich Gas Development project.
Timeline
ADNOC and Gulf Group signed their initial supply agreement in 2025.
The global LNG marketing and trading platform launched in July 2026.
Deliveries under the newly signed contract are scheduled to commence in 2027.
ADNOC aims for an annual supply capacity of 47 million tonnes beyond 2030.
Market Landscape
This deal underscores the intensifying competition among global energy suppliers to secure long-term contracts in response to the rise in regional gas demand across Asia. By integrating shipping and marketing, ADNOC is positioning itself as a vertically integrated rival to established global LNG exporters.
The stabilization of long-term gas supplies helps energy consumers in Asia by providing a more reliable and predictable fuel source. Customers can expect this increased supply to support regional industrial growth and mitigate volatility in energy availability.
The takeaway
Securing long-term supply agreements is a core strategy for major energy providers to ensure market stability amid growing international demand. Industrial buyers increasingly favor integrated trading platforms that combine supply certainty with logistics management.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Offshore-energy.
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