On how improvements in storage and the integration of renewable power contribute to grid stability How do you see the integration of renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar, impacting the stability and reliability of the electricity grid in the coming years? SANTIAGO BAÑALES: In Qatar the primary focus is on solar energy rather than wind, as outlined in the Qatar National…
Interview:Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah In what ways has Qatar’s energy sector evolved to enable global exports and investment? ABDULLAH BIN HAMAD AL ATTIYAH: Qatar’s energy sector has come a long way since the first discovery of oil in 1939. Before becoming a significant energy producer, the country gradually transitioned from a small oil producer to becoming a key international supplier…
The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market is projected to grow significantly, reaching 580m-600m tonnes per annum (tpa) by 2030, up from 400m tpa in February 2024. Forecasts suggest that global demand for LNG could rise by over 50% to hit 625m-685m tpa by 2040, continuing to grow throughout that decade. The switch from coal to gas in China and other developing Asian nations is a key factor driving…
Qatar has reaped benefits from changes in the global energy market caused by the conflict in Ukraine, and the accelerated energy transitions of several countries. The country has signed major long-term energy supply deals with China, France, Germany and the Netherlands, and will likely renew gas agreements with South Korea in the near future. The North Field expansion project, which will increase liquefied…
Qatar has reaped the benefits from changes in the global energy market and the accelerated energy transitions of several countries. In addition to major long-term energy supply deals with China, France, Germany and the Netherlands, Qatar is expecting to renew gas agreements with South Korea in the near future. The North Field expansion project, which will increase liquefied natural gas production capacity…
While known primarily for its vast gas reserves prior to 2010, Qatar’s global profile received a major boost that year when it was chosen to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, leading to a significant increase in infrastructure development throughout the country. Qatar is now leveraging its natural resources to become a knowledge-based, diversified economy, and it is looking to attract greater foreig
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming ISEM Qatar (International Solar Energy Meet) planned to take place on 25 - 26 November 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Doha, Qatar. Event Website: https://www.isemexpo.com/qatar/ ISEM Qatar (International Solar Energy Meet) will be the ideal meeting place for global and local stakeholders, C-level executives, leading industry experts, manufacturers…
The Energy Efficiency & RetrofitTech Qatar Summit is taking place on 7 - 8 November 2023 at Hilton Doha, Qatar. This 2- day summit will be the region’s important gathering of government entities and key stakeholders across retrofitting, energy efficiency and sustainability sectors to discuss strategies on implementing advanced technologies and practices to aid the transition to a more sustainable…
– Gulf NOCs are expanding their carbon capture and hydrogen capacity – Partnerships with foreign companies are creating new trade opportunities – Middle East could capture up to 50m tonnes per annum of carbon by 2030 – Saudi Arabia aims to become a world leader in hydrogen production and export As hydrocarbons producers reap sustained revenue from high global prices, national oil companies…
