Centrica has signed its first long-term LNG supply contract in China, the world’s second largest importer, UK energy company confirmed Wednesday.

It has agreed a binding 15-year sales and purchase agreement (SPA) to supply 500,000 tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG to the Shenergy Group.

London-listed Centrica said the SPA follows a heads of agreement that was concluded in January 2020.