Alinta Energy secures long-term gas supply agreement with LNG Japan Corporation

08 Jul 2026
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Media release

Alinta Energy has entered into a gas supply agreement with LNG Japan Corporation for the purchase of more than 30 petajoules of gas, strengthening its long-term energy supply portfolio in Western Australia.

LNG Japan Corporation holds a 10 per cent interest in the Scarborough Joint Venture, with Alinta Energy to offtake associated domestic gas supply through to the early 2030s.

The agreement enhances Alinta Energy’s ability to deliver secure and dependable energy to West Australian households and businesses, and will support its power generation assets, helping to firm renewable generation and enable future development opportunities.

Alinta Energy Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Dimery said the agreement was a significant addition to the company’s portfolio.

Alinta Energy Executive Director Merchant Energy Ken Woolley (right) sits at a table with LNG JAPAN Corp COO Koihchi Shoki at a signing.

Koichi Shoki, Chief Operating Officer, LNG Japan Corporation pictured with Ken Woolley, Executive Director Generation and Development, Alinta Energy.

“This agreement strengthens our gas portfolio and helps ensure we can continue to provide reliable and flexible energy for our customers in Western Australia,” Mr Dimery said.

“Gas will remain an important part of the energy mix as we transition, supporting our generation assets and helping to firm renewable supply. We’re pleased to be a foundation customer and to be working with LNG Japan Corporation, and we look forward to building a strong partnership over the years ahead.”

LNG Japan President and Chief Executive Officer, Takahiro Ebisu said the agreement represents an important milestone for the company’s Australian business.

“This agreement demonstrates our commitment to supporting stable and reliable energy supply in Western Australia,” Mr Ebisu said.

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