Capabilities

Integrated LNG execution.

AIC operates across the full LNG value chain — from U.S. Gulf Coast origination and Hong Kong principal trading through marine logistics and Asia downstream distribution.

Each capability is supported by our ADGM governance framework and structured trade finance relationships — providing the institutional credibility required for bankable transactions.

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  • JurisdictionsADGM, Singapore, USA, Asia, Renewables
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  • Ocean basinsAtlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean corridors
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  • Platform entitiesPurpose-built for each function
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Capability

Description & Details

01Core Capability

LNG Trading & Origination

AIC executes LNG purchase, sale, and swap transactions as principal — accessing U.S. Gulf Coast export terminals, portfolio sellers, and spot market liquidity. Our Hong Kong trading desk manages price risk, basis exposure, and counterparty credit across Atlantic and Pacific basin corridors.

StructurePrincipal Trading
MarketsAtlantic & Pacific
AccessU.S. Export Terminals
RiskPrice & Basis
02Capital Capability

Structured Trade Finance

AIC structures trade finance facilities for LNG transactions — working with trade finance banks, commodity finance institutions, and structured credit providers. Our ADGM governance framework provides the institutional credibility required for bankable trade finance structures.

InstrumentsLC, SBLC, Commodity Finance
PartnersTrade Finance Banks
GovernanceADGM Framework
StructureBankable Facilities
03Logistics Capability

Shipping & Marine Logistics

AIC's dedicated shipping SPV provides freight optionality, vessel chartering, and marine logistics management. We access LNG carrier capacity across Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Ocean corridors — enabling competitive delivered pricing and supply chain control for counterparties.

CoverageMulti-Basin
VesselsLNG Carriers
StructureChartering & Optionality
DeliveryDES / FOB / DAP
04Distribution Capability

Asia Market Distribution

AIC's Asia network aggregates downstream demand across Japan, South Korea, China, India, and Southeast Asia — the world's largest LNG consumption markets. We manage offtaker relationships, term supply structures, and downstream delivery logistics for Asia-based buyers.

MarketsJapan, Korea, China, India
FunctionDemand Aggregation
StructuresTerm & Spot
RoleOfftaker Relations
05Emerging Capability

Domestic Oil & Gas Exploration

AIC is developing a domestic oil and gas exploration vertical focused on the Crow Cession and western United States basins — applying our governance, compliance, and capital relationships to upstream resource development alongside the core LNG trading platform.

FocusDomestic O&G
StagePipeline Development
LeverageAIC Platform
FinanceProject & Trade

For capability-specific inquiries — including counterparty onboarding, trade finance structures, or supply discussions — contact our Hong Kong trading desk.

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