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ConocoPhillips Inks 20-Year LNG Offtake Agreement With NextDecade
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Key Takeaways
COP signed a 20-year LNG supply deal with NextDecade from Rio Grande LNG Train 5.
The agreement is contingent on a final investment decision for Rio Grande LNG Train 5 later this year.
NEXT has now sold 4.5 mtpa from Train 5, concluding its commercialization and supporting project FID.
ConocoPhillips (COP - Free Report) , a U.S.-based exploration and production firm, has inked a sales and purchase agreement with NextDecade Corporation (NEXT - Free Report) to buy 1 million tons per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The contract has a duration of 20 years. Per the terms of the agreement, ConocoPhillips will purchase LNG from NEXT’s Rio Grande LNG Train 5 in Brownsville, TX, on a free-on-board basis. The LNG price will be linked to the Henry Hub index price.
NextDecade has successfully taken another step toward reaching a final investment decision (FID) for Rio Grande LNG Train 5. Generally, for such large-scale projects, developers reach an FID after securing sufficient customer deals to support the required funding. NEXT had previously stated that it aims to reach an FID for Train 5 by the fourth quarter of this year. The LNG supply deal with COP is contingent upon the FID of Rio Grande LNG Train 5.
To date, NextDecade has sold 4.5 mtpa of LNG from Rio Grande LNG Train 5 under long-term sales and purchase agreements spanning 20 years. Per NEXT, this is sufficient for the company to reach an FID on Train 5. With this deal, the company has concluded the commercialization of the fifth liquefaction train. Phase 1 of NEXT’s Rio Grande LNG has three liquefaction trains with a total capacity of 17.6 mtpa. Trains 4 and 5 are expected to provide an additional 10.8 mtpa capacity to the facility.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Currently, both COP and NEXT carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Antero Midstream generates stable cash flow by providing midstream services under long-term contracts with Antero Resources. The company’s higher dividend yield, compared to its sub-industry peers, makes it an attractive choice for investors who seek consistent returns.
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ConocoPhillips Inks 20-Year LNG Offtake Agreement With NextDecade
Key Takeaways
ConocoPhillips (COP - Free Report) , a U.S.-based exploration and production firm, has inked a sales and purchase agreement with NextDecade Corporation (NEXT - Free Report) to buy 1 million tons per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The contract has a duration of 20 years. Per the terms of the agreement, ConocoPhillips will purchase LNG from NEXT’s Rio Grande LNG Train 5 in Brownsville, TX, on a free-on-board basis. The LNG price will be linked to the Henry Hub index price.
NextDecade has successfully taken another step toward reaching a final investment decision (FID) for Rio Grande LNG Train 5. Generally, for such large-scale projects, developers reach an FID after securing sufficient customer deals to support the required funding. NEXT had previously stated that it aims to reach an FID for Train 5 by the fourth quarter of this year. The LNG supply deal with COP is contingent upon the FID of Rio Grande LNG Train 5.
To date, NextDecade has sold 4.5 mtpa of LNG from Rio Grande LNG Train 5 under long-term sales and purchase agreements spanning 20 years. Per NEXT, this is sufficient for the company to reach an FID on Train 5. With this deal, the company has concluded the commercialization of the fifth liquefaction train. Phase 1 of NEXT’s Rio Grande LNG has three liquefaction trains with a total capacity of 17.6 mtpa. Trains 4 and 5 are expected to provide an additional 10.8 mtpa capacity to the facility.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Currently, both COP and NEXT carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the energy sector are Antero Midstream Corporation (AM - Free Report) and Galp Energia SGPS SA (GLPEY - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Antero Midstream generates stable cash flow by providing midstream services under long-term contracts with Antero Resources. The company’s higher dividend yield, compared to its sub-industry peers, makes it an attractive choice for investors who seek consistent returns.
Galp Energia is a Portuguese energy company engaged in exploration and production activities. The company’s oil exploration efforts have yielded positive results, particularly the Mopane discovery in the Orange Basin, offshore Namibia. After the initial exploration phase, Galp estimated that the Mopane prospect could hold nearly 10 billion barrels of oil. This discovery allows Galp to diversify its global presence, with the potential to become a significant oil producer in the region.