Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is expanding its presence in India’s energy market through long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreements, reinforcing growing energy cooperation between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India.
The agreements form part of efforts to secure reliable energy supplies for India’s expanding economy, which continues to experience rising demand for natural gas across industrial, power generation and infrastructure sectors.
One confirmed agreement, signed through ADNOC Gas and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) on January 19, 2026, is valued at approximately US$2.5 billion to US$3 billion over 10 years. It covers the supply of 500,000 metric tonnes of LNG annually.
Gujarat Energy and ADNOC Sign Major LNG Supply Deal
Under the latest agreement, Gujarat Energy Limited (GEL) will procure up to 4 million tonnes of LNG over a 10-year period, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028. The deal will source gas from the international portfolio of XRG, ADNOC’s international investment company.
The agreement marks Gujarat Energy’s first procurement of LNG from XRG’s international portfolio and represents ADNOC’s fifth LNG supply agreement in India.
ADNOC’s Chief Marketing and Origination Officer for LNG, Rashid Al Mazrouei, said the partnership strengthens the UAE’s longstanding energy relationship with India and demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing reliable, long-term LNG supplies.
Gujarat Energy Managing Director Avantika Singh Aulakh highlighted the importance of natural gas in supporting India’s industrial development, improving energy efficiency and advancing the country’s transition towards cleaner energy sources.
The partnership is also expected to support Gujarat Energy’s growing natural gas distribution operations and strengthen its ability to meet demand from industrial customers, households and the transport sector.
Strengthening India’s Energy Security
India has been expanding its long-term LNG procurement strategy as it seeks to diversify energy supplies and reduce exposure to fluctuations in the international spot market.
Natural gas plays an increasingly important role in India’s energy plans, particularly in electricity generation, fertiliser production, manufacturing and transportation.
For ADNOC, the agreement further strengthens its position in one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets while expanding the international reach of its LNG trading and investment portfolio.
The deal highlights deepening UAE-India economic cooperation and the growing importance of long-term energy partnerships in securing reliable supplies for emerging economies.
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