Significant Options Trading on Friday: RKLB, NEXT, SSRM
NextDecade Corp Options Activity: NextDecade Corp (NEXT) has seen a significant options trading volume of 25,369 contracts today, equating to about 2.5 million underlying shares, which is 82% of its average daily trading volume over the past month.
High Volume Call Option for NEXT: The $6 strike call option expiring on April 17, 2026, has particularly high activity with 23,279 contracts traded, representing approximately 2.3 million underlying shares.
SSR Mining Inc Options Activity: SSR Mining Inc (SSRM) recorded an options trading volume of 17,601 contracts today, representing around 1.8 million underlying shares, or 77.7% of its average daily trading volume over the past month.
High Volume Call Option for SSRM: The $24 strike call option expiring on January 16, 2026, has seen notable trading with 14,846 contracts, representing approximately 1.5 million underlying shares.
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Adnoc Increases Stake in Rio Grande LNG Project
- Stake Acquisition: Abu Dhabi's Adnoc announced on Monday that it has acquired a 7.6% equity interest in the second phase of the Rio Grande liquefied natural gas project from BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners, further solidifying its position in the U.S. LNG market.
- Project Scale: The second phase will include two trains capable of processing approximately 12 million metric tons of LNG per year, with total costs exceeding $13 billion, reflecting Adnoc's confidence in future LNG demand.
- Strategic Positioning: This acquisition follows Adnoc's 2024 purchase of an 11.7% stake in the initial phase of Rio Grande LNG, indicating its commitment to being part of one of the world's largest LNG facilities, which is expected to have a shipping capacity of 60 million metric tons per year.
- Construction Timeline: The first phase of the Rio Grande LNG project began construction in 2023 and is expected to start production in 2027, while the second phase is likely to be substantially complete by 2031, highlighting Adnoc's long-term strategic collaboration with partners like NextDecade.

Analysts Recommend Chenier Energy and NextDecade
- Investment Recommendation: Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe recommend Chenier Energy and NextDecade in their video, indicating the potential of these companies in the LNG market, which may attract investor interest.
- Market Performance: As of January 22, 2026, Chenier Energy's stock price rose by 0.27%, while NextDecade's stock price increased by 0.77%, reflecting a positive market response to both companies.
- Video Release: The video was published on January 25, 2026, aiming to provide investors with insights into the LNG industry to help them make more informed investment decisions.
- Industry Outlook: With the growing global demand for clean energy, the LNG sector's growth potential is widely recognized, and as industry players, Chenier Energy and NextDecade stand to benefit from this trend.









