Qatar’s NFE Expansion Completion Pushed Back to Mid-2028

3 Oct 2025 Issue: 68 / 40 By: Jamie Ingram

Qatar’s LNG expansion project timeframe is being pushed back, with the 32mn t/y first phase NFE now expected to be completed in 2028. Delays at major projects globally should defer an expected supply glut, while there are questions over how planned US developments can all secure financing.

The first phase of Qatar’s huge LNG expansion project should be complete by mid-2028, says TotalEnergies’ President of Exploration & Production Nicolas Terraz. Speaking at the firm’s 2025 Strategy & Outlook presentation on 29 September, Mr Terraz said: “NFE in Qatar is well on track to deliver first LNG mid-2026 for the first train, which will be the first of four trains that will all be producing before mid-2028.”

The NFE – North Field East – expansion project is the first of three phases which will increase Qatar’s liquefaction capacity from 77mn t/y to 142mn t/y by the end of 2030. It consists of four 8mn t/y liquefaction trains, which will be brought on gradually. Mr Terraz’s comments suggest that the interval between each train starting up will be at least six months. (CONTINUED - 737 WORDS)