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

Refining & Petrochemicals

23 May, 2025

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Qatar’s LNG Expansion Start-Up Slips to Mid-2026

The start-up of Qatar’s first LNG expansion train has been pushed back slightly to mid-2026. The phased expansion will be transformative for the emirate.

US LNG Exports* Have Quickly Widened Their Lead Over Qatar And Australia (mn tons)

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Qatar-Shell Ink 25-Year Condi Deal

2 May, 2025

Qatar Adds 875MW Solar

25 Apr, 2025

Qatar: Solar Generation Steady

28 Mar, 2025

Qatar: 500MW Power Boost

7 Mar, 2025

Qatar: 2.4GW New Power Capacity By 2029

14 Feb, 2025

World’s Top LNG Exporters: Both US & Qatar Set New Monthly Records For January (mn tons)

7 Feb, 2025

Qatar: 2.4GW Power & Desal Deal

29 Nov, 2024

Qataris Vote To Abolish Elected Reps

8 Nov, 2024

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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