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

12 Dec, 2025

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Qatar Hopes To Start First NFE Train In 3Q 2026

The start-up of Qatar’s LNG expansion projects has slipped again, with the first new train now scheduled to start up in the second half of 2026.

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

Qatar Signs Guyana Offshore PSA

21 Nov, 2025

Qatar To Divert 24 Pakistan LNG Cargoes

14 Nov, 2025

Qatar To Invest $30bn On Egypt Med Resort

14 Nov, 2025

Qatar Signs 17-Year India LNG Deal

31 Oct, 2025

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

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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