Qatar is cementing its position as a leader in the liquid natural gas industry.

Market Overview

Year To Date Performances:

1. Qatar is cementing its status as a major exporter of liquid natural gas (LNG) by signing a significant supply agreement with China. This 27-year deal, the second of its kind in less than a year, entails the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) purchasing 4 million tonnes of LNG annually from Qatar. The agreement also sees CNPC securing a 5% equity stake in one of Qatar's LNG trains. On top of this, Qatar is on the verge of finalizing long-term supply contracts with multiple European nations.

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