- Sahara Group has signed a 20-year deal to purchase 0.6 MTPA of LNG from Amigo LNG’s upcoming export terminal in Mexico.
- The agreement boosts Sahara’s clean energy push and supports energy access across Asia-Pacific and Latin America via a reliable, cost-effective LNG supply route.
Sahara Group has signed a 20-year Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Sales and Purchase Agreement with Amigo LNG S.A. de C.V., the Mexican subsidiary of Singapore-based LNG Alliance, in a move expected to enhance global energy access and security.
Under the deal, Sahara Group will purchase 0.6 million metric tonnes of LNG annually from Amigo LNG’s export terminal in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. Deliveries will commence in the third quarter of 2028, targeting energy-hungry markets across the Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
Wale Ajibade, Executive Director at Sahara Group, described the agreement as a transformative milestone. “This aligns perfectly with our mission to expand access to reliable and affordable energy, particularly in underserved regions,” Ajibade said. “LNG is key to driving energy security and economic growth, and we’re proud to play a part in shaping a cleaner energy future.”
At the signing ceremony, Kola Motajo, Director at Sahara Group, affirmed the company’s commitment to exploring similar opportunities across the global energy value chain.
“Stakeholders must collaborate to improve energy access,” he said. “This long-term agreement marks a major step in the global transition to cleaner energy, and we remain dedicated to sustainable development through strategic investments and partnerships.”
Furthermore, the agreement secures a stable LNG supply from Mexico’s West Coast. This location is ideal for fast delivery to Asia-Pacific and Latin American markets and offers a neutral and cost-effective route.
According to Muthu Chezhian, CEO of LNG Alliance, the project will support global energy goals. He said, “This agreement with Sahara Group reinforces our shared commitment to accelerating the shift to cleaner, sustainable energy. As one of the first large-scale LNG export projects on Mexico’s west coast, Amigo LNG will address growing global energy demands while driving economic and regional integration.”
The Amigo LNG facility is being built with support from the State of Sonora and Mexico’s Secretaría de Marina. It will include two trains, each producing 3.9 million tonnes of LNG annually. The site sits near the Port of Guaymas and plays a key role in Mexico’s Plan Sonora.
The plan promotes near-shoring, clean maritime transport, and energy links across the Pacific. Sahara Group’s LNG off-take is expected to support energy security in Asia over the next decade. It offers a steady supply for markets facing coal transition and supply risks.