Stating that his country believes in significance of returning to JCPOA, Foreign Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said that Doha is trying to play a constructive role in Iran’s nuclear negotiations. Speaking on the sidelines of the 77th meeting of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday, …
Read More »Qatar, US Discuss Energy Cooperation amid Global Crisis
Qatar and the US discussed cooperation in the field of energy security on Saturday amid an ongoing global energy struggle in light of the Ukraine crisis. The discussions came during a meeting in Doha between Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and US Special Envoy and Coordinator …
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 »Shell Set to Sign Deal with Qatar for Giant Gas Project
Shell Plc is set to follow other Western energy majors by taking a stake in a $29 billion project to boost Qatar’s exports of liquefied natural gas, just as Europe races to shore up new supplies of the fuel. The London-based company will probably announce its partnership with state-controlled Qatar …
Read More »Qatar Takes No Sides in Nuclear Negotiations
The Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson stated that her country takes no sides in the ongoing indirect talks on reviving JCPOA between Iran and the US, adding that building trust between the two sides is a great challenge. Saying that Qatar’s role in the talks is only hosting the indirect negotiations …
Read More »Qatar Demands EU Sign Long-Term LNG Deals
Qatar plans to insist on terms that will lock Europe Union countries in for two decades of liquefied natural gas purchases, a move that will complicate the bloc’s goal to cut emissions while also reducing its dependence on Russian fuel. The Persian Gulf state, one of the world’s top LNG …
Read More »Qatar to Demand EU Sign Long-Term LNG Deals
Qatar plans to insist on terms that will lock Europe Union countries in for two decades of liquefied natural gas purchases, a move that will complicate the bloc’s goal to cut emissions while also reducing its dependence on Russian fuel. The Persian Gulf state, one of the world’s top LNG …
Read More »China in Advanced Talks with Qatar for Gas Stakes Worth Billions
State-owned China National Petroleum Corp. and Sinopec are expected to invest in Qatar’s $29 billion North Field East project, said a person familiar with the situation, who asked not to be identified discussing a private matter. The companies are looking to procure LNG under long-term contracts, two other people familiar …
Read More »France’s TotalEnergies Signs Deal to Develop Giant Gas Field in Qatar
French oil company TotalEnergies was awarded a 25 per cent stake to develop the world’s largest natural gasfield in Qatar as the Gulf state aims to increase its production and respond to higher global demand for LNG. State-owned QatarEnergy will hold the remaining 75 per cent stake in the North …
Read More »Qatar Set for New Phase of Development
On 21 November, the Fifa football World Cup kicks off in Qatar, marking the end of a glorious cycle of investment and the start of Qatar’s next phase of development. Nine stadiums have been built for the tournament at a cost of about $5bn. Together they crown a $157bn programme …
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