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Qatar embarks on aggressive LNG strategy

The country’s decision to further expand its liquefaction capacity is a clear signal to competitors that it will vigorously defend its share of the LNG market The country’s decision to further expand its liquefaction capacity is a clear signal to competitors that it will vigorously defend its share of the LNG market.
By Abhishek Kumar 29 November 2019 Middle East & Africa / LNG 0 34837
A Qatargas tanker docked at China's Hainan LNG terminal. (Qatargas)

Directional impact on forecast:
Upbeat for Qatari LNG exports

Qatar is adamant about remaining a dominant LNG supplier next decade and beyond. The latest announcement that the country intends to expand its liquefaction capacity to 126 mtpa by 2027 from around 77 mtpa currently says it all. The development came around a month after Qatar’s energy minister and chief executive of Qatar Petroleum (QP), Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, said the company is not aggressive enough in its growth strategy.

It is clear Qatar – which supplies...