Qatar “reclaimed” its position as the largest liquefied natural gas exporter in the world with 80mn tonnes of LNG exports in 2022, the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has said in a report. Last year, Qatar was followed by Australia (79mn tonnes), the US (78mn tonnes), Russia (32mn tonnes) and …
Read More »UAE Explores Non-Oil Trade in Indian Rupees, Sees Major Role for Crypto
The United Arab Emirates and India are discussing ways to boost non-oil commerce in rupees as the Gulf country looks to strengthen ties with its second-largest trade partner. “We are still in early-stage discussions with India on this dirham-rupee trade,” Thani al-Zeyoudi, the UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, …
Read More »Oil Gains 3 Percent on Improvement in China’s Demand, Concerns about Russian Supplies
Oil prices rose in early trade on Thursday, building on gains in the previous session as China’s demand outlook improves and concerns rise over the impact of sanctions on Russian supply. Brent crude rose 50 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $83.17 per barrel by 0135 GMT, while US West Texas …
Read More »Qatar to Benefit from ‘Favourable’ Energy Prices, ‘Stronger’ Global Demand
With physical markets expected to tighten further on the back of supply constraints and stronger global demand, energy prices might see further upside, benefiting Qatar – one of the largest global exporters of liquefied natural gas. Middle East’s leading bank QNB expects prices to be well supported in a range …
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Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co., a unit of the state-owned oil producer, has received regulatory approval for an initial public offering in Riyadh, as the world’s biggest crude producer looks to list some of its subsidiaries. The IPO will consist of the sale of 50mn shares – a 29.7% stake …
Read More »Europe’s Energy Security this Winter Depends on the Weather
European countries are buying gas at sky-high prices and scrambling to curb energy use to avoid fuel shortages this winter, but early weather forecasts point to the risk of a cold snap that could temporarily hike demand. Surging European gas and power prices as the result of reduced Russian supplies …
Read More »Qatar at 77mn Tonnes Accounts for 21% LNG Exports Market Share in 2021
Qatar, the second-largest LNG exporter in 2021, exported 77mn tonnes, compared to 77.1mn tonnes in 2020, International Gas Union (IGU) said in its World LNG report – 2022. Qatar accounted for 21% exports market share last year, IGU noted. Australia remained the largest exporter in 2021, exporting 78.5mn tonnes, an …
Read More »Qatar’s Future Role in Global LNG Trade Very Promising
The outlook for Qatar’s future role in global LNG trade is very promising since the country has a great potential to send its LNG cargoes into Asian markets with lower shipping costs compared to other LNG suppliers, the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has said in a report. Additionally, Qatar …
Read More »Qatar to Regain Its Top Slot in LNG Exports by 2026
Qatar is all slated to regain its position as the preeminent and largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by 2026 with the North Field (NFE) output coming on stream, according to the latest Qatar Economic Outlook (QEO) Qatar’s LNG exports competed with Australia’s for the first place in 2020, …
Read More »Natural Gas as Viable Option to Balance the Scales Post-Covid
Further investments in environment-friendly natural gas are essential to achieve energy equality for all parts of the world in a sustainable manner. This is of particular significance as the global economy moves from under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in shortage of gas in Europe and …
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