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others’ – helps us accelerate our transition to “We are delighted to enter into this long-
Anglo American loads first sustainable ocean freight.” term agreement with Sempra Infrastructure.
Anglo American has established a
This is an important step towards
LNG dual-fuelled vessel in comprehensive framework of initiatives for strengthening PKN ORLEN’s position as a
the decarbonisation of its maritime activities,
cornerstone of crude and fuel supply security
chartered fleet including energy saving devices fitted to in Central and Eastern Europe,” said Daniel
existing vessels, the use of voyage optimisation Obajtek, CEO of PKN ORLEN. “Already last
Anglo American has announced that its newly software, and a focus on exploring, trialling year, during a very tense situation on the EU
launched LNG dual-fuelled capesize+ vessel, and adopting alternative, sustainable fuel energy market, the United States became
the Ubuntu Harmony, has loaded its first options – such as LNG, sustainable biofuel, one of the main suppliers of natural gas to
cargo of iron ore from its Kumba operations green methanol and ammonia, and – further Poland. By establishing a partnership with
in South Africa. down the line – hydro-gen. Sempra Infrastructure, we are increasing the
The vessel is the first of 10 LNG dual- diversification of our import portfolio and
fuelled newbuild ships that Anglo American we are securing additional volumes of natural
will introduce to its chartered fleet during gas, which will be used both to provide for the
the course of 2023 and 2024, delivering an Sempra Infrastructure and needs of the Polish customers and to enhance
estimated 35% reduction in carbon dioxide PKN ORLEN’s presence in the international
emissions compared to ships fuelled by PKN ORLEN sign SPA for Port energy market.”
conventional marine oil fuel. The use of LNG Sempra Infrastructure has previously
will also lead to a significant reduction of Arthur LNG announced it has entered into long-term
nitrogen oxides and particulate matter from agreements with each of ConocoPhillips,
vessel exhausts, while new technology also Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of INEOS, ENGIE, and RWE for the sale and
eliminates the release of unburnt methane. Sempra, has entered into a long-term sale and purchase of LNG from the proposed Phase 1
The Ubuntu fleet is a key component of purchase agreement (SPA) with PKN ORLEN project. In aggregate, Port Arthur LNG Phase
Anglo American’s ambition to achieve carbon S.A., which recently acquired the Polish Oil 1 is now fully subscribed with 10.5 million
neutrality for its controlled ocean freight & Gas Company (PGNiG), for the supply tpy under binding long-term agreements.
by 2040 – with an interim target to reduce of LNG from the Port Arthur LNG Phase The company is focused on completing the
emissions from these activities by 30% by 1 project under development in Jefferson remaining steps necessary to achieve its goal
2030 – all part of Anglo American’s wider County, Texas, the US. With this agreement, of making a final investment decision for the
ambition to halve Scope 3 emissions by 2040. the projected LNG off-take capacity for the Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project in 1Q23,
Peter Whitcutt, CEO of Anglo American’s Phase 1 project is now fully subscribed under with first cargo deliveries expected in 2027.
Marketing business, said: “We are proud to binding long-term agreements. The Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project
see the Ubuntu Harmony begin its voyage Under the SPA, PKN ORLEN has agreed to is permitted and expected to include two
transporting future-enabling products from purchase approximately 1 million tpy of LNG natural gas liquefaction trains and LNG
our mines to our customers around the from the Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project on storage tanks and associated facilities capable
world. This milestone cements our vision to a free-on-board basis for 20 years. of producing, under optimal conditions, up
be a leader in low carbon shipping, a natural “We are excited to partner with PKN to approximately 13.5 million tpy of LNG.
extension of our commitment to achieve ORLEN, Central Europe’s largest energy A similarly sized Port Arthur LNG Phase 2
carbon neutrality across our operations by group, as they continue to look for long-term, project is also competitively positioned and
2040.” diverse supplies of secure energy sources,” said under active marketing and development.
Nolitha Fakude, Group Director of Justin Bird, CEO of Sempra Infrastructure. Development of the Port Arthur LNG
Anglo American for South Africa, added: “With the long-term off-take capacity for projects is contingent upon completing the
“The metals and minerals we provide play Phase 1 now sold under binding agreements, required commercial agreements, securing
an important role in helping key industries we expect to reach FID later this quarter and/or maintaining all necessary permits,
decarbonise. Transporting them in a and commence construction on the Port obtaining financing, and reaching a final
sustainable way is a key part of this effort and Arthur LNG Phase 1 project to help meet the investment decision, among other factors.
the introduction of the Ubuntu fleet – named increasing demand for LNG across Europe
after the Zulu word meaning ‘humanity to and the rest of the world.”

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