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China added to market-friendly noise by saying it had agreed to cut tariffs on US autos to 15 per cent from 40 per cent.

Perry told the Iraqi leaders that the US is serious about its desire to help make Iraq energy independent.

China’s gas needs peak for its winter heating season.

Shale gas production is growing so quickly that the industry essentially needs more uses for their product.

Under the agreement Turkmenistan will make an investment of around $24 billion to deliver around 3.2 bcfd of gas for 25 years.

China is now the world’s largest oil importer.

Iraq is OPEC’s second-largest oil producer following Saudi Arabia and pumps around 4.6 million bpd.

Japan protested through diplomatic channels immediately after confirming China’s latest activities.

In India. gas is primarily used for fertilizers. followed by power generation. domestic fuel - largely for cooking - transport and petrochemicals.

The increase in trade with Turkey and efforts to boost ties with Iraq form part of Qatar’s strategy to diversify its trading partners.