Lagos — With a 10% interest, TotalEnergies has joined the Ruwais LNG project alongside national company ADNOC (60%), Shell (10%), BP (10%) and Mitsui (10%).
Launched by ADNOC in June 2024, Ruwais LNG is a Liquefied Natural Gas, LNG, project located in Al Ruwais Industrial city, in Abu Dhabi. The project includes two liquefaction trains with a total capacity of 9.6 million tons per year. Start-up is expected in the second half of 2028.
The project applies the highest standards to reduce emissions, its full-electric liquefaction trains will be supplied with clean power by the UAE’s grid, making it one of the world’s lowest-carbon intensity LNG plants. The facility will also leverage the latest technologies to enhance safety, drive efficiency and minimise emissions.
Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies said: “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.”
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.”
