Qatar Energy Sector Research Highlights

Overview

Qatar's energy and utilities power investment resiliency
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Regional tensions during the recent Iran conflict, together with concerns over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, brought Qatar’s strategic importance as a stable liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier into sharp focus. This was evident in its export relationships with key markets across Asia and Europe, where Qatar remains a vital energy lifeline. Although the conflict has since ended, the security…

Analysis

Qatar expands solar, wind and waste power for energy goals
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The Qatar Renewable Energy Strategy (QNRES), launched in 2024, signals the government’s intention to increase its investment in electricity generation from renewable sources. Goals for QNRES include seeing renewables contribute 4 GW of power to the energy mix to account for 18% of total generation, reducing power generation costs by 15% and cutting CO₂ emissions by 27% by 2030. Qatar’s CO₂…

Interview

Mohammed Jaidah, Group Executive President, Jaidah: Interview
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Interview: Mohammed Jaidah, Group Executive President, Jaidah, on boosting local capabilities to overcome disruption To what extent will the continued expansion of Qatar’s energy sector create opportunities for local manufacturing and industrial capabilities? JAIDAH: The expansion of Qatar’s energy sector is no longer only about increasing production volumes. It is about strengthening the industrial…

Chapter

The Report: Qatar 2026: Energy & Utilities
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Regional tensions during the 2026 Iran conflict, together with concerns over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, brought Qatar’s strategic importance as a stable liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier into sharp focus. This was evident in its export relationships with key markets across Asia and Europe, where Qatar remains a vital energy lifeline. Strikes on Ras Laffan and the closure of the Strait…

Country Report

The Report: Qatar 2026
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Despite heightened regional uncertainty stemming from the 2026 Iran conflict, Qatar continues to demonstrate economic resilience, supported by its position as one of the world’s leading LNG exporters, strong fiscal fundamentals and prudent policymaking. While short-term disruption has affected energy exports, trade and logistics, the country remains committed to advancing the objectives of Qatar

Interview

Mohamed Jaidah, Group Executive Director, Jaidah Group: Interview
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Interview: Mohamed Jaidah, Group Executive Director, Jaidah Group, on how new technologies and localisation boost production capabilities How is the energy sector working to expand the production of liquefied natural gas (LNG)? MOHAMED JAIDAH: Qatar is scaling up upstream operations to meet its LNG production target of 142m tonnes annually by 2030. This expansion involves the drilling of hundreds…

Analysis

Qatar leads energy innovation with investment in sustainable technologies
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Qatar is well positioned to capitalise on emerging trends in energy technologies. These include the large-scale production of hydrogen, the transformation of hydrogen into ammonia for transport and fuel, and the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities, ensuring that the former two are clean. In November 2024 QatarEnergy (QE) and Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO) broke ground on what…

Analysis

The Gulf advances clean energy transition with carbon capture and hydrogen investments
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As hydrocarbons producers reap sustained revenue from high global prices, national oil companies (NOCs) in the Gulf are accelerating investment in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS); hydrogen; and cleaner sources of energy to make their activities less carbon-intensive and support the energy transition. Gulf NOCs’ low-cost production advantages and massive hydrocarbons resources mean…

Overview

Qatar leverages natural gas reserves and emerging technologies for energy growth
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The year 2025 will be transitional for Qatar. While hydrocarbons profits may be slightly down from the elevated levels seen following the start of the conflict in Ukraine and major liquefied natural gas (LNG) export agreements with long-term clients such as Japan and South Korea are in their last year and need to be renegotiated, the country’s renewable energy capacity is ramping up. Moreover, once…

Chapter

The Report: Qatar 2025: Energy & Utilities
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While hydrocarbons profits may be slightly down from the elevated levels seen following the start of the conflict in Ukraine and major liquefied natural gas (LNG) export agreements with long-term clients such as Japan and South Korea are in their last year and need to be renegotiated, the country’s renewable energy capacity is ramping up. Moreover, once the first stage of the North Field expansion…

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