As of early 2020 Qatar’s energy sector was on the threshold of major expansion plans that will allow it to benefit from growing global demand for cleaner sources of power generation. Although operations surrounding the North Field Expansion have been postponed until at least 2021, upon commencement of the project the country’s total output of liquified natural gas and polyethylene is predicted...
Qatar Energy
Qatar has demonstrated considerable resilience in recent years, successfully developing new homegrown industries while at the same time strengthening its global ties. Although Covid-19 has introduced significant economic uncertainties in 2020, a rapid response from Qatar's authorities to curb the effects of the virus should stand the nation's economy in good stead over the medium and long term.
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Articles & Analysis | To expand access to energy in underserved regions, governments must choose between traditional or new sources of power from The Report: Qatar 2020
The duel aims of rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing greater access to energy for underserved regions of the world are proving to be a complex challenge in need of innovative solutions and major investment. Repeated warnings from scientists regarding the economic and environmental consequences of unabated carbon emissions...
Articles & Analysis | Strong competition for roles to grow North Field output in Qatar from The Report: Qatar 2020
Qatar’s North Field expansion (NFE) project has continued to grow in scope since it was first mooted in 2017; however, in February 2020 the project was temporarily postponed. This decision comes in the wake of declining gas prices and the increasing supply from the US and other countries. As of March 2020 the delay was expected to push the...
Articles & Analysis | Qatar to greatly expand production of liquefied natural gas from The Report: Qatar 2020
As of early 2020 Qatar’s energy sector was on the threshold of major expansion plans that will allow it to benefit from growing global demand for cleaner sources of power generation. Although it is facing increasing competition from other suppliers, Qatar has been the world’s leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for some time.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, CEO, Qatargas: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2020
How is Qatargas planning to mitigate the effects of what are expected to be major shifts between excess supply and demand in the next five years?
Qatar has demonstrated considerable resilience in recent years, successfully developing new homegrown industries while at the same time strengthening its global ties. Although Covid-19 has introduced significant economic uncertainties in 2020, a rapid response from Qatar's authorities to curb the effects of the virus should stand the nation's economy in good stead over the medium and long term.
Qatar is seeking international partners for the expansion of its North Field gas mega-project, a development that will both boost output and support broader infrastructure growth.