Edison: QatarEnergy extends force majeure to a further three LNG shipments
Ability to source alternative gas confirmed
(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Edison has received a further notification from QatarEnergy confirming the continuation of the force majeure situation, which is preventing the seller from fulfilling its contractual obligations regarding gas deliveries to Italia. Specifically, QatarEnergy has informed Edison that it will be unable to make deliveries of a further three LNG cargoes, scheduled for the Adriatic LNG receiving terminal in Italia. This extends the overall force majeure period from the beginning of April to the end of September 2026.
Consequently, to date there have been a total of 24 LNG cargoes subject to force majeure during the period, representing a total volume of approximately 3 billion cubic metres of natural gas. Edison confirms its ability to source alternative gas for all its customers and to be fully capable of honouring its commercial commitments. As at 28 July 2026, the volumes replaced by Edison at the Adriatic LNG terminal amounted to 17 LNG cargoes, corresponding to approximately 1.6 billion cubic metres of natural gas. Edison notes that the long-term contract with QatarEnergy, in force since 2009, provides for the supply of 6.4 billion cubic metres of gas per year to Italia, over a period of 25 years.
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