AMIGO LNG, a joint venture between Epcilon LNG from the US and Singapore-based LNG Alliance, has signed a definitive 20-year sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with independent commodity trading house Gunvor Singapore.

The deal will allow Gunvor to purchase 850,000 tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

This procurement will commence alongside the initiation of commercial activities for AMIGO LNG's inaugural liquefaction train, scheduled for the second half of 2028.

Gunvor LNG Trading co-head Kalpesh Patel said: “Gunvor is committed to securing long-term LNG supplies to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers worldwide.

“Partnering with AMIGO LNG aligns with our strategy of diversifying supply sources and supporting the global transition toward cleaner energy.”

This agreement is a significant step for AMIGO LNG as it positions itself as Mexico's premier large-scale LNG export terminal on the west coast of the Americas.

The Guaymas-based facility is strategically situated near the prolific US Permian Basin, which will allow it to provide competitive LNG supplies to markets in Asia and Latin America.

LNG Alliance CEO Muthu Chezhian said: “We are delighted to welcome Gunvor as one of our key foundation offtakers. This agreement underscores the confidence global energy players place in AMIGO LNG’s ability to deliver reliable, flexible and competitive LNG to international markets.”

The AMIGO LNG project not only bolsters global LNG supply chains but also acts as a vital link for energy trade between US and Mexico, monetising US natural gas exports via Mexico's west coast.

This builds bilateral economic value, improves integration of cross-border energy, and strengthens the strategic alliance of the US and Mexico in providing secure and cost-effective energy globally.

Earlier this year, in May, OQ Trading, the Government of Oman’s trading arm, signed a definitive 15-year SPA with AMIGO LNG for 600,000tpa.