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Venture Global and Mitsui Announce 20-Year LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement

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  • Venture Global’s third long-term contract with a Japanese company
  • 6.75 MTPA of long-term contracts signed by Venture Global to date in 2025

ARLINGTON, Va.--BUSINESS WIRE--

Today, Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE: VG) and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. of Japan announced the execution of a new, long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA). Under the SPA, Mitsui will purchase 1.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG from Venture Global for 20 years, starting in 2029.

“Venture Global is honored to announce our new partnership with Mitsui, a distinguished leader in the LNG industry, to further increase the flow of U.S. LNG to Japan and the global market,” said Mike Sabel, CEO of Venture Global. “This collaboration between our two companies will strengthen energy security, enhance the balance of trade, and deepen the long-standing ties between our nations. This agreement builds upon our existing long-term relationships with Japanese companies, and we are deeply grateful for their continued trust in Venture Global. We look forward to delivering LNG safely and reliably for many years to come.”

About Venture Global

Venture Global is an American producer and exporter of low-cost U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) with over 100 MTPA of capacity in production, construction, or development. Venture Global began producing LNG from its first facility in 2022 and is now one of the largest LNG exporters in the United States. The company’s vertically integrated business includes assets across the LNG supply chain including LNG production, natural gas transport, shipping and regasification. The company’s first three projects, Calcasieu Pass, Plaquemines LNG, and CP2 LNG, are located in Louisiana along the Gulf of America. Venture Global is developing Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects at each of its LNG facilities.

About Mitsui

Mitsui & Co. is a global trading and investment company operating in more than 60 countries and regions, with a diverse business portfolio covering a wide range of industries.

The company identifies, develops, and grows its businesses in partnership with a global network of trusted partners including world leading companies, combining its geographic and cross-industry strengths to create long-term sustainable value for its stakeholders.

Visit https://www.mitsui.com/jp/en/ for more information.

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