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

27 Mar, 2026

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Hormuz Closure Deals Reputational Blow To LNG

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz hasn’t just impacted global LNG supply, the resultant price shock also has long-term implications for demand growth.

The Global LNG Market Is Set For Surplus Starting In 2027 Despite Delays To Qatari Capacity Return And Expansion* (mn tons)

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NEWS IN BRIEF

QatarEnergy-Total Make Congo Discovery

17 Apr, 2026

Qatar Keeps Limited LNG Activity Ongoing With Local Sales

10 Apr, 2026

Qatar Keeps Eye Out For Oil At Home And Abroad

6 Feb, 2026

Qatari Petchem Firm MPHC: Profits Down $51mn

30 Jan, 2026

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

Qatar’s NFE LNG Expansion: First Train Due Online In Mid-2026, With 110mn T/Y Capacity Achieved By Mid-2028

Qatar Is On Track For Its First Annual Deficit Since 2020 ($bn)

Rebounding Output From Al Shaheen Is Boosting QatarEnergy Crude Production ('000 b/d)

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