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LNG Annual Delivery

Program (ADP)
Overview
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is the perfect solution for safe and cost-
effective transport of natural gas. The LNG Annual Delivery Program (ADP)
is a critical tool for ensuring the reliable and timely delivery of LNG across
the globe.

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Lower Costs, Higher Flexibility, and
Lower Emissions

Cost Efficiency Flexibility Eco-Friendly

LNG is less expensive to LNG offers greater flexibility in LNG has a lower carbon
produce and transport by sea terms of supply and delivery footprint than traditional natural
than traditional natural gas, locations compared to gas, offering a cleaner and more
resulting in significant savings traditional natural gas, making it sustainable source of energy for
for both the producer and the an indispensable resource for the world.
buyer. energy providers.
The Annual Contract Quantity (ACQ)
Importance

It provides clarity and certainty to both parties,


enabling them to plan and operate their
businesses more effectively.

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Definition Flexibility

The ACQ is the total volume of LNG that the The ACQ is usually not a fixed amount, and it can
producer promises to deliver to the buyer within a be revised periodically to adjust to changes in
year. market conditions or operational constraints.
Delivery Schedule and Points
Delivery Schedule Delivery Point Delivery Conditions

The schedule outlines the The delivery point is the These define the quality,
dates and windows for each location where the LNG is pressure, temperature, and
LNG cargo delivery. It allows transferred from the producer other specifications of the
direct coordination between to the buyer. It defines the end LNG. The conditions are
the producer and the buyer, of responsibilities and starting essential for both parties,
ensuring timely delivery of the point for the other party. providing certainty and
LNG. compliance with international
standards.
Force Majeure Clause
Why is it important?

This clause allows parties to modify or suspend


their performance in case of events like pandemic,
natural disasters, labor strikes, etc. It brings clarity
to the parties and reduces business uncertainty.

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What is it? How is it invoked?

The force majeure clause is a legal provision that Invoking this clause is a formal process that
allows either party to be exempt from its usually requires both parties to confirm the
obligations in circumstances beyond their control. existence and impact of the event and agree on
the terms and conditions of suspension or
modification of their obligations.
Main Components of the
ADP
1 Annual Contract 2 Delivery Schedule
Quantity (ACQ)
Defines the delivery dates
The agreed-upon volume of and windows of each LNG
LNG to be delivered in one cargo.
year.

3 Delivery Point 4 Delivery Conditions

The location where the The specifications that


transfer of LNG occurs. dictate the quality, pressure,
temperature, and other
parameters of the LNG.

5 Force Majeure Clause

A legal provision that suspends or modifies obligations based on


the occurrence of unforeseeable events beyond the control of the
party invoking it.
Revisions to the ADP
Definition Importance Process

ADP revisions are changes ADP revisions allow both The ADP revision process is
made to the delivery program parties to adjust to changes in usually a collaborative process
throughout the year. the market, such as between the producer and the
fluctuations in demand or buyer. It requires approval from
supply, to keep the delivery both parties and should be
program optimized. They must documented to ensure clarity
follow the terms and and avoid misinterpretations.
conditions of the sales and
purchase agreement.
The Importance of the ADP
Efficiency Obligatory
The agreement brings clarity and The components of the agreement
certainty, enabling the parties to plan becomes binding to both parties and
and operate their businesses more must be adhered to unless otherwise
effectively. agreed upon by both parties.

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Reliability Flexibility

ADP ensures reliable and timely ADP provides the flexibility to adjust
delivery of LNG to meet the growing to changes in demand, supply, or
global demand. operational constraints.
Summary
Total Volume ACQ: Total volume of LNG to be delivered in one
year.

Delivery Schedule Determines delivery dates and windows of each


LNG cargo.

Delivery Point Location where transfer of LNG takes place.

Delivery Conditions Quality, pressure, temperature, etc. defined by the


agreement.

Force Majeure Clause Suspends or modifies obligations based on


unforeseeable events.

ADP Revisions Allow for changes in the delivery program


throughout the year.

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