- ADNOC Gas, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has signed a 10-year agreement to supply 0.5 million metric tons per annum (mmtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to GAIL India Limited, India’s leading natural gas company.
- The deal is expected to start in 2026 and will provide LNG to various locations across India, enhancing the country’s energy security and diversifying its natural gas sources.
- The agreement is part of ADNOC’s strategy to expand its natural gas business and increase its presence in the Asian LNG market, where demand is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.
- The agreement also reflects the strong bilateral relationship between the UAE and India, which are strategic partners in the energy sector and have collaborated on various projects and initiatives.
About ADNOC Gas
ADNOC Gas is one of the world’s largest LNG producers, with over 40 years of experience in the LNG market. It operates six LNG trains with a total capacity of 10.5 mmtpa at Das Island, off the coast of Abu Dhabi. ADNOC Gas is responsible for marketing and selling ADNOC’s LNG to customers around the world, as well as managing its LNG shipping fleet and terminal operations.
ADNOC Gas is a key player in the global LNG market, with long-term supply contracts with customers in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, France, and India. It also participates in spot and short-term trading activities to optimize its LNG portfolio and capture market opportunities.
ADNOC Gas is part of ADNOC’s integrated gas value chain, which includes upstream gas production, processing, distribution, and utilization. ADNOC is currently in the midst of a major expansion of its natural gas business, aiming to increase its gas production capacity by 50% by 2030 and become a net gas exporter.
About GAIL India
GAIL India Limited is India’s largest natural gas company, with diversified interests across the natural gas value chain. It owns and operates a network of over 16,000 kilometers of natural gas pipelines, which accounts for around 70% of the country’s gas transmission market share. It also has a gas trading share of over 50% in India.
GAIL India is involved in exploration and production, processing, transmission, distribution, marketing, petrochemicals, LNG trading and shipping, city gas distribution and related services, both domestically and internationally. It has a presence in 11 countries across Asia, Africa, North America, and Europe.
GAIL India is committed to enhancing the share of natural gas in India’s energy mix, which is currently around 6%. It aims to increase it to 15% by 2030, in line with the government’s vision of a gas-based economy. To achieve this goal, GAIL India has secured long-term LNG supply agreements with various suppliers, including ADNOC Gas, Vitol Asia Pte Ltd, Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), and PetroChina International.
Employment Opportunities
Both ADNOC Gas and GAIL India offer exciting career opportunities for professionals who are passionate about the natural gas industry and want to contribute to its growth and development. They provide a dynamic and diverse work environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
If you are interested in joining either of these companies, you can visit their websites for more information on their current vacancies and application process: