Economy, Banking and Finance · 9 June 2026

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) secures 10-year marine services contract for Argentina's first LNG export project

Exam-focused facts from the 9 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has secured a 10-year marine services contract for Argentina's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project.
  • The deal involves an estimated investment commitment of $70 million and marks the entry of APSEZ into South America.
  • The contract was secured through APSEZ's subsidiary Adani Harbour International in partnership with Meridian Group, following a bidding process by Southern Energy S.A. (SESA).
  • Commercial operations are expected to begin in September 2027, with the first phase producing approximately 2.45 million tonnes of LNG annually.
  • Argentina plans to export gas to India starting from 2027.