Qatar

Qatar’s leadership claims the emirate is easily withstanding the embargo. Near-record products exports back this up, though it is still taking an economic hit.

Latest LNG import data from key Asian buyers show average prices rising ahead of key winter buying. South Korea paid...

With the diplomatic rift between Qatar and its neighbors entering its fourth month the situation is stabilizing. Restrictions on vessels...

Qatar’s hydrocarbon revenues, and those from oil exports in particular, fell sharply in June amid ongoing geopolitical upheaval. Qatar’s 2017 deficit is already on track to exceed the budget figure, weakening revenues would provide a further blow.

Nearly 30% of Total’s liquid production came from the Middle East and North Africa in the first half of 2017,...

A recent Bangladesh supply deal signals a Qatari strategy of focusing on expanding in relatively-short-haul south Asia. Long-standing relationships with traditional east Asian buyers could be tested in the coming years.

Despite huge reserves, most GCC states suffer from gas shortages due to inadequate development. Ambitious plans have been put forward, but the IEA remains pessimistic on their viability and gas drilling rates are muted.

Qatar’s decision to double its gas development plans from the giant North Field means that although its position as the...

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