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

25 Sep, 2026

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Hormuz “Never Going To Be Obsolete” Says Qatari Energy Minister

QatarEnergy has ruled out a gas pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, it will continue to rely on the strait, even as the startup of its North Field East (NFE) expansion is delayed to the first half of 2027.

Qatar Gas Exports (bn cfd): LNG Exports Have Edged Up Since Its May Lows

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NEWS IN BRIEF

QatarEnergy Eyes Venezuela Entry

25 Sep, 2026

Qatar Progresses North Field Work

24 Jul, 2026

Shell, Qatar Strike Oil In Namibia

12 Jun, 2026

Qatar Open To Temporary Hormuz Toll

5 Jun, 2026

Chiyoda To Resume Work On Qatar NFE LNG

29 May, 2026

Exxon, QatarEnergy Sign Egypt Mou For Cyprus Gas

22 May, 2026

QatarEnergy-Total Make Congo Discovery

17 Apr, 2026

Qatar Keeps Limited LNG Activity Ongoing With Local Sales

10 Apr, 2026

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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