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The UAE and India are ramping up energy trade and logistics collabs, with the pair closing an LNG supply pact and inking agreements to explore data center and logistics infrastructure investments. The agreements were signed during UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to New Delhi, during which a wide slate of agreements spanning other sectors, like defense and space, were signed.

Energy: Adnoc locks in long-term LNG supply

Adnoc led the dealmaking, with Adnoc Gas closing a long-term LNG sales and purchase agreement with state-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), according to a statement (pdf). Under the agreement, Adnoc Gas will supply HPCL with 0.5 mtpa of LNG for 10 years starting in 2028, sourced from its Das Island liquefaction facility. The contract is valued between USD 2.5-3 bn.

Why it matters: The agreement cements India as Adnoc Gas’ largest LNG customer as New Delhi looks to make gas account for 15% of its energy mix by 2030. Over the past 24 months, Adnoc Gas has signed more than USD 20 bn worth of LNG contracts with Indian buyers — including HPCL, Indian Oil Corporation, and Gail — underlining India’s growing weight in Adnoc Gas’ Asia strategy.

The bigger LNG picture: Adnoc Gas says it expects to operate 15.6 mtpa of LNG capacity by 2029, with 3.2 mtpa already contracted with Indian companies.

Data centers and logistics infrastructure were also top items

The two sides will collaborate on setting up a supercomputing cluster in India through a UAE partnership and explore UAE investment in expanding Indian data center capacity, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said during a special briefing (watch, runtime: 28:06).

Gujarat may also get a logistics push: The two countries are exploring a proposed investment package focused on the Dholera Special Investment Region in Gujarat State in India, signing an LoI agreement to explore investments in an international airport, pilot training, MRO facilities, a greenfield port, rail, and energy infrastructure projects.

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