ADNOC Signs 15-Year LNG SPA with INPEX for Ruwais LNG Project
ADNOC signed a 15-year LNG sales and purchase agreement with Japan’s INPEX for 1 MTPA of LNG supply, primarily sourced from the Ruwais LNG project in Abu Dhabi. The project has a nameplate capacity of 9.6 MTPA across two 4.8 MTPA trains and is scheduled to start commercial operations in 2028. With this deal, 90% of the project’s capacity has been committed under long-term agreements with Asian and European buyers. Ruwais LNG will be the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and Africa to operate on clean power.
Nigeria’s First Indigenous FLNG Project Signs Gas Supply Agreement
UTM Offshore, Seplat Energy, and NNPC signed a gas sales agreement for Nigeria’s first indigenous-led floating LNG project, located in the deepwater Yoho field. The facility will have a production capacity of 176 million ft³ per day and supply approximately 300,000 tonnes per year of LPG to the local market. JGC and Technip Energies are reviewing the EPCIC contract, with first LNG targeted for 2030 following FID.
ADNOC, XRG, and Mitsui Advance Energy Value Chain Cooperation
ADNOC, Abu Dhabi’s XRG, and Japan’s Mitsui & Co. signed an agreement to explore cooperation in LNG trading, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and ammonia fuels. The three parties will integrate their upstream resources, trading networks, and technical capabilities to strengthen the global energy value chain from production to end-users.
Construction Begins on Kinetics’ FSRU
Kinetics announced the start of construction on its floating storage and regasification unit. The FSRU will provide LNG receiving, storage, and regasification capabilities, offering a flexible import pathway for regional natural gas supply.
Ignitis Secures Additional Long-Term Capacity at Klaipeda LNG Terminal
Lithuania’s Ignitis secured additional long-term regasification capacity at the Klaipeda LNG terminal, further strengthening natural gas supply security for Lithuania and the wider Baltic region. The expansion builds on Ignitis’ existing capacity at the terminal, reinforcing its position in the regional LNG market.
Baker Hughes Awarded Major Equipment and Services Contract by Cheniere for Sabine Pass LNG
Baker Hughes received a substantial equipment and services award from Cheniere Energy for its Sabine Pass LNG terminal, one of the world’s largest LNG export facilities. Baker Hughes will provide compression equipment, turbomachinery, and related services in support of the terminal’s operations.
EIB Provides €175 Million for Water Infrastructure on Spain’s Costa del Sol
The European Investment Bank signed a €75 million first tranche (total €175 million approved) with Spain’s Acosol to upgrade water infrastructure across 11 municipalities on the western Costa del Sol. The project includes refurbishment of over 30 km of drinking water pipelines, a new service reservoir at the Río Verde treatment plant, rehabilitation of more than 20 km of sewer collectors, wastewater treatment plant upgrades, and installation of reclaimed water networks, benefiting approximately 1 million residents.
Mexico Relaunches US$840 Million Rosarito Desalination Plant Tender
Mexico’s National Water Commission relaunched the international tender for the Playas de Rosarito Desalination Plant in Baja California after two previous tenders were declared void. The project has a total investment of over MXN 14.6 billion (approximately US$840 million) and a design capacity of 2,200 litres per second, increasing water availability for Tijuana and Rosarito by up to 45%. Construction is planned for August 2026 with completion in 2029, making it one of the largest desalination facilities in Latin America.
Corpus Christi Approves US$107.5 Million Industrial Reclaimed Water Contract
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas approved a US$107.5 million industrial reclaimed water contract to build advanced treatment and distribution infrastructure, supplying high-quality reclaimed water to local industrial users. The project aims to reduce reliance on freshwater resources and secure long-term industrial water supply for the region.
Wessex Water Raises Poole Water Recycling Project Cost to £287 Million
UK-based Wessex Water raised the cost of its Poole water recycling project to £287 million to expand treatment capacity and meet higher effluent quality standards. The project is designed to recycle treated wastewater for local community and industrial use, helping alleviate water stress in southern England.
Nebraska Approves US$175 Million in New Water Infrastructure Funding
The Nebraska Environmental Quality Council approved the FY2027 Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund plans, unlocking over US$175 million in new funding for at least 40 water infrastructure projects across the state. Eligible projects include water wells, storage towers, booster stations, wastewater treatment plant upgrades, lead service line replacements, and network extensions. The state’s SRF program is approaching US$2 billion in cumulative infrastructure commitments.
Egypt Reaches 19 Million m³/Day Wastewater Treatment Capacity with 621 Plants
Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation announced that the country now operates 621 wastewater treatment plants with a combined capacity of 19 million cubic metres per day. Egypt has significantly increased investment in wastewater infrastructure in recent years, expanding capacity to meet growing urban and industrial demand and to scale up reclaimed water use for agricultural irrigation.