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First Lng Deliveries From Oman to German Firm Begin Despite Iran War
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 1, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 1, 2026
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Oman LNG has commenced the first LNG deliveries to German state‑owned SEFE as planned, despite heightened tensions in the Gulf. The supply is backed by a binding sales agreement signed in March 2024 and a prior term sheet from August 2023.
Oman Launches LNG Deliveries to German Firm Despite Iran Conflict
Overview of Oman-Germany LNG Agreement and Delivery Status
First LNG Deliveries Begin Amid Regional Tensions
BERLIN, April 1 (Reuters) - The first deliveries of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Oman to a German company have begun despite the war in Iran, said a spokesperson for the German state-owned gas supplier Sefe on Wednesday.
The deliveries are currently unaffected by the developments in the Gulf region and have commenced as planned, said the spokesperson.
Future Outlook for LNG Deliveries
"From today's perspective, there are no concerns regarding future deliveries," added the spokesperson.
Details of the Oman LNG and Sefe Agreement
Sales and Purchase Agreement
Oman LNG signed a sales and purchase agreement with Germany's Secure Energy for Europe (Sefe) in March 2024.
Binding Term Sheet and Supply Commitments
The agreement follows a prior commitment where Oman LNG inked a binding term sheet to supply Sefe with 0.4 million metric tonnes a year of LNG starting in 2026.
Media Coverage
Germany's Capital business magazine first reported on the delivery start.
(Writing by Miranda Murray; editing by Matthias Williams)
Key Takeaways
- •First LNG cargoes from Oman to Germany’s SEFE have begun, unaffected by Iran war developments
- •Supply stems from a Sales and Purchase Agreement signed March 21, 2024 for 0.4 mtpa over 2026–2029, following an August 2023 term sheet (sefe.eu)
- •This marks a milestone in Germany‑Oman energy cooperation; SEFE is the first German firm to import Omani LNG (sefe.eu)
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Frequently Asked Questions about First LNG deliveries from Oman to German firm begin despite Iran war
1Has the Iran war affected LNG deliveries from Oman to Germany?
According to Sefe, the current LNG deliveries from Oman to Germany are unaffected by the Iran war.
2Which German company is receiving LNG from Oman?
The German company Secure Energy for Europe (Sefe) is receiving LNG deliveries from Oman.
3When did Oman LNG sign the agreement with Sefe?
Oman LNG signed the sales and purchase agreement with Sefe in March 2024.
4How much LNG will Oman supply to Germany starting in 2026?
Oman will supply Sefe with 0.4 million metric tonnes of LNG per year starting in 2026.
5What is the outlook for future LNG deliveries from Oman to Germany?
Sefe stated that there are currently no concerns regarding future deliveries.
