Middle East

Qatar

Qatar has a population of 3mn, of whom little more than 10% are citizens. But it has leveraged gas riches to make an outsize imprint on the world stage.

State of Play

Long the world's top LNG producer, Qatar in 2023 lost its crown to the US. But massive ongoing expansion to 126mn t/y by 2027 and 142mn t/y by 2030 will see it again challenge for top spot.

2024 In Numbers
Gas Output 206 bcm
LNG Exports 79.5 mn tons
Power Capacity 12.7 GW
Renewable Capacity 0.8 GW
Oil & Gas

3 Oct, 2025

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

The first phase of Qatar’s huge LNG expansion program is due to be complete by mid-2028 says TotalEnergies, rather than the previously planned 2027.
Qatar's NFE LNG Expansion: First Train Due Online In Mid-2026, With 110mn t/y Capacity Achieved By Mid-2028
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NEWS IN BRIEF

QatarEnergy Takes Full Ownership at Legacy LNG Plant

3 Oct, 2025

US Extends Ironclad Security Guarantee To Qatar

3 Oct, 2025

Doha Summit Condemns Israel

19 Sep, 2025

Samsung To Build 2GW Qatar Solar Plant

19 Sep, 2025

Shipowners To Avoid Red Sea In 2h25

8 Aug, 2025

Qatar Q2 Deficit Hits $210mn

25 Jul, 2025

Qatar-Shell Ink 25-Year Condi Deal

2 May, 2025

Qatar Adds 875MW Solar

25 Apr, 2025

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SELECTED DATA

Qatar Domestic Gas Consumption Has Been Below 2023 Levels Each Month This Year (bn cfd)

High Spending And A Fall In Oil And Gas Revenue Has Squeezed Qatari Surpluses ($bn)

International Arrivals In Qatar Have Surged Since The 2022 World Cup (mn)

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