TotalEnergies Strengthens its Position in the Emirates through Partnership in Ruwais LNG.
TotalEnergies has secured a 10% stake in the Ruwais LNG project, joining forces with ADNOC (60%), Shell (10%), bp (10%), and Mitsui (10%). The Ruwais LNG project, initiated by ADNOC in June 2024, is situated in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. The project will feature two liquefaction trains with a combined capacity of 9.6 million tons per year and is expected to commence operations in the second half of 2028.
This project aims to be one of the lowest-carbon intensity LNG facilities globally by using full-electric liquefaction trains powered by clean energy from the UAE grid. It will incorporate cutting-edge technologies to enhance safety, boost efficiency, and minimize emissions.
Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, remarked, “We are delighted to join forces with our long-standing partner ADNOC on the development of this new LNG project. Last year at COP28, TotalEnergies and ADNOC both committed to lead the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter to reduce the industry’s GHG emissions. With Ruwais LNG, we are putting this principle into practice with one of the world’s lowest-carbon intensity LNG plants, allowing natural gas to fully play its role of transition fuel.”
His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, stated, “We are delighted to welcome bp, Mitsui & Co., Shell, and TotalEnergies as partners in ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG project, which will be one of the world’s lowest carbon-intensive LNG facilities. As natural gas demand continues to increase, this world-class project will enable us to provide more lower-carbon gas to meet growing demand today while helping the world transition to a cleaner energy future. Additionally, the project will accelerate development in Al Ruwais Industrial City, boost the local industrial ecosystem and create more skilled private sector jobs for UAE Nationals.”
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