Middle East

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
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Qatar Domestic Gas Consumption Has Been Below 2023 Levels Each Month This Year (bn cfd)

High Spending And A Fall In Oil And Gas Revenue Has Squeezed Qatari Surpluses ($bn)

International Arrivals In Qatar Have Surged Since The 2022 World Cup (mn)

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