French energy giant TotalEnergies has signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with Energia Natural Dominicana (ENADOM) – a joint venture between AES Dominicana and Energas – for the long-term supply of 400,000 tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually to the Dominican Republic.
The landmark agreement, which is subject to the finalization of Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs), is set to begin in mid-2027 and will run for 15 years, with pricing indexed to Henry Hub, the U.S. natural gas benchmark.
Expressing enthusiasm about the partnership, Gregory Joffroy, Senior Vice President of LNG at TotalEnergies said, “We are pleased to have signed this agreement to answer, alongside AES and its partners, the energy needs of the Dominican Republic.”
The deal marks a strategic step forward in the Dominican Republic’s plan to transition away from coal and fuel oil-based electricity, toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy matrix powered by natural gas.
The LNG supplied by TotalEnergies will feed into a 470 MW combined-cycle power plant currently under construction in the Dominican Republic.
Once operational, the plant is expected to significantly enhance the nation’s power generation capacity, improving grid reliability and lowering carbon emissions.
“This new contract underscores TotalEnergies’ leadership in the LNG sector and our commitment to supporting the island’s energy transition. It will be a natural outlet for our U.S. LNG supply which will progressively increase.”
Gregory Joffroy, Senior Vice President of LNG at TotalEnergies
The move aligns with TotalEnergies’ broader global strategy to increase the share of natural gas in its energy portfolio – a key pillar of its low-carbon transition goals.
“TotalEnergies is not only investing in gas supply infrastructure, but also working to eliminate methane emissions from the gas value chain and to help partners like ENADOM shift from coal to natural gas.”
Gregory Joffroy, Senior Vice President of LNG at TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies to Strengthen the Dominican Energy Matrix
For ENADOM, the agreement further solidifies its role as a cornerstone of the Dominican Republic’s evolving energy landscape.
By securing long-term, competitively priced LNG from a global leader, ENADOM can guarantee fuel supply to the electricity sector with improved cost-efficiency and lower emissions.
Similarly, Edwin De los Santos, Chief Executive Officer of ENADOM, emphasized the importance of the agreement, remarking, “This agreement with TotalEnergies is the result of the confidence placed in the Dominican Republic’s energy sector and, specifically, in ENADOM and AES.”
The Dominican Republic, like many Caribbean nations, is vulnerable to the volatility of global oil markets and has historically relied on expensive and carbon-intensive fuels.
This agreement is a significant milestone in shifting toward a more diversified and resilient energy system.
“This partnership demonstrates our capability in providing reliable, competitive, and environmentally responsible energy to the Dominican electricity market.
“ENADOM is proud to play a pivotal role in the expansion and strengthening of the nation’s energy matrix.”
Edwin De los Santos, Chief Executive Officer of ENADOM
With this agreement, TotalEnergies continues to expand its global LNG footprint. The company is currently the world’s third-largest LNG player, boasting a portfolio of 40 million tons per year (Mt/y) as of 2024.
It holds stakes in liquefaction plants across several continents and maintains more than 20 Mt/y of regasification capacity in Europe.
TotalEnergies’ integrated approach across the LNG value chain – from production and transportation to trading and bunkering – provides the flexibility needed to meet regional energy demands while also responding to the urgency of climate goals.
By 2030, TotalEnergies aims to make natural gas account for nearly 50% of its energy sales mix, underscoring its commitment to the energy transition and the reduction of its overall carbon footprint.
The ENADOM-TotalEnergies deal arrives at a time when Latin America and the Caribbean are seeking long-term solutions to stabilize energy costs, improve reliability, and reduce environmental impact.
With LNG supplies set to begin in mid-2027, stakeholders anticipate a strong shift toward cleaner energy solutions, ensuring long-term economic growth, energy security, and environmental sustainability for the region.
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