Next Decade

Next Decade is focused on the export of natural gas and provides energy solutions, facilitating the transition to cleaner energy sources. The company is dedicated to developing sustainable liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, aiming to create a net-zero future.

CCI Score

-24.05

0.07% May 31

Latest Event

ADNOC Stake Transfer Affects Next Decade's LNG Facility

The UAE's ADNOC transferred its stakes in Next Decade's Rio Grande LNG export facility to its international investment arm, XRG, as part of a broader $440bn US energy investment deal announced during President Trump's Gulf tour.

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Next Decade is currently rated as an Accomplice.

-20 to -29 CCI Score

These companies profit from authoritarian practices through their business dealings. Although they may not be directly enforcing oppressive policies, their actions contribute to the economic and operational sustenance of authoritarian regimes.

Latest Events

MAY

16

2025

ADNOC Stake Transfer Affects Next Decade's LNG Facility
-30.00

The UAE's ADNOC transferred its stakes in Next Decade's Rio Grande LNG export facility to its international investment arm, XRG, as part of a broader $440bn US energy investment deal announced during President Trump's Gulf tour.
JAN

03

2025

NextDecade Coordinates Political Messaging for Rio Grande LNG Project
-72.00

NextDecade provided local elected officials with pre-written talking points, op-ed drafts, and media strategies to support its Rio Grande LNG project amid legal and environmental controversies following the loss of its FERC authorization. This coordinated effort aimed to influence public discourse and political decision-making in favor of continuing the project.
-75

Executive Political Engagement

May 16

NextDecade’s direct involvement in shaping political messaging by supplying talking points, op-ed drafts, and coordinating meetings with local officials exemplifies an attempt to manipulate political discourse. This type of executive political engagement undermines transparent democratic processes and aligns with authoritarian influence tactics, earning a strongly negative assessment.

Brownsville elected officials are doing PR for embattled LNG megaproject
MAY

20

2024

ADNOC Equity Investment and LNG Offtake Partnership
-27.06

On May 20, 2024, ADNOC acquired an 11.7% stake in Phase 1 of Next Decade's Rio Grande LNG project and secured a 20-year LNG offtake agreement, marking a long-term commercial engagement between the two parties.
-30

Economic Collaboration

May 16

Next Decade’s agreement with ADNOC—a state-owned enterprise from a regime with authoritarian characteristics—raises concerns over economic collaboration with authoritarian entities. The long-term 20-year LNG offtake deal and ADNOC’s equity stake participation may enhance Next Decade’s exposure to practices that align with centralized, non-democratic state control, undermining progressive corporate accountability.

ADNOC Secures Equity Position and LNG Offtake Agreement in NextDecades Rio Grande LNG Project
JUN

14

2023

NextDecade Secures Framework Agreements for Sustainable LNG and CCS Projects
32.86

NextDecade announced framework agreements with Global Infrastructure Partners and TotalEnergies to facilitate the final investment decision for its Rio Grande LNG project and to advance its planned carbon capture and sequestration initiatives, marking a strategic step in the company's transition to cleaner energy.
+40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

May 16

The framework agreements demonstrate NextDecade's commitment to responsible business practices by advancing sustainable LNG development combined with carbon capture initiatives. While LNG remains a fossil fuel, integrating decarbonization efforts aligns with progressive environmental goals and a move toward a net-zero future.

NextDecade Announces Framework Agreements with Global Infrastructure Partners and TotalEnergies to Support the Development of the Rio Grande LNG Project