• RWE to explore LNG deliveries with ADNOC for up to 10 years
• Partnership with Masdar to invest in 2 GW battery storage in Germany
• Gulf region seen as key partner for Germany's energy transition

BERLIN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - German utility RWE (RWEG.DE) , opens new tab signed agreements with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and renewable energy firm Masdar on Friday to boost liquefied natural gas supplies and expand battery storage, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz continued his Gulf tour aimed at securing new energy partners.

The deals reflect Germany's shift away from Russian gas and its effort to reduce reliance on U.S. and Chinese suppliers. The partnerships will help secure energy supplies and support Germany's transition to renewables, RWE said in a statement.

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The German company signed a framework agreement with ADNOC to explore deliveries of up to 1 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year for up to ten years.

It reached a separate deal with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) to jointly invest in up to 2 gigawatts of battery storage projects in Germany.

Merz, who led talks in the United Arab Emirates after visiting Qatar on Thursday, is leading a push to deepen ties with Gulf states, aiming for long-term cooperation in energy and technology.

Germany needs "such partnerships more than ever" as global politics shift, the chancellor said this week and highlighted the importance of trust and mutual respect in international agreements.

Germany's efforts come as Europe scrambles to secure alternative energy sources following the Ukraine conflict and mounting global competition.

The Gulf region, with its vast resources and investment capacity, has become an increasingly important partner for Berlin.

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