QatarEnergy signs supply deal for LNG from Woodside's Louisiana project. Published Oct 29, 2026 6:05 am ET Woodside Energy has signed a 20-year agreement to supply QatarEnergy with up to 3 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Louisiana LNG project in the United States, with deliveries expected to begin in 2030. The long-term sale and purchase agreement covers LNG from the project under construction near Lake Charles, Louisiana, with deliveries to be made on a free-on-board (FOB) basis, the companies announced on October 29. Woodside will supply LNG from its share of HoldCo volumes, with deliveries starting from the commissioning of Louisiana LNG Train 2 and increasing to 3 Mtpa following the start-up of Train 3. The Louisiana LNG foundation project comprises three liquefaction trains with a combined capacity of 16.5 Mtpa and is targeting first LNG production in 2029. The agreement follows Woodside's previously announced LNG supply deal with Uniper, adding another long-term customer as the company advances construction of the Louisiana project. "This landmark agreement brings together Woodside's competitive US LNG project with QatarEnergy as a customer, one of the world's leading energy companies. It is a strong vote of confidence in Louisiana LNG and represents a significant step in building the project's long-term customer base," said Liz Westcott, CEO and Managing Director of Woodside. QatarEnergy noted the agreement would strengthen its global LNG supply and trading portfolio, alongside its Golden Pass LNG project and other U.S. LNG purchases. "Oedigital is pleased to further enhance its global supply and trading portfolio with another long-term purchase of LNG from the U.S. These additional volumes make QatarEnergy the largest buyer of LNG from the U.S., and place Oedigital in a stronger position to meet the global growing needs for LNG. "Our Golden Pass LNG project and our expanding portfolio of U.S. LNG purchases reinforce QatarEnergy's leadership in the LNG industry and support our long-term growth and diversification strategy," added Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President and CEO of QatarEnergy.

$40bn North Field West Offshore Expansion Project draws COOEC, L&T, McDermott, Saipem in Qatar. Home " Energy " LNG " $40bn North Field West Offshore Expansion Project draws COOEC, L&T, McDermott, Saipem in Qatar. Published on Oct 22, 2026 The North Field West Offshore expansion project is advancing Qatar's strategy to strengthen its position in global liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets, as major offshore contractors compete for a critical infrastructure package. The development forms the final phase of QatarEnergy's wider North Field LNG expansion programme, estimated at approximately $40 billion. Its offshore works will support additional gas production and supply the feedstock required by new LNG processing facilities at Ras Laffan. China Offshore Oil Engineering Company (COOEC), Larsen & Toubro Energy Hydrocarbon, McDermott and Saipem are among the contractors competing for the production deck modules package. Their participation highlights the scale of engineering, fabrication and offshore installation work associated with Qatar's expanding gas infrastructure. North Field West Offshore expansion advances offshore construction. QatarEnergy is progressing the North Field West development as part of its strategy to increase national LNG production capacity to 142 million tonnes annually by 2030. The project will add 16 million tonnes per annum through two LNG trains, each designed for eight million tonnes annually. However, delivering that capacity requires substantial offshore infrastructure before the processing facilities can receive additional gas. The current tender covers engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of four production deck modules and associated structures. These installations will support gas production from the North Field reservoirs and provide additional feedstock for the North Field West LNG facilities. Consequently, the successful contractor will play an important role in connecting offshore extraction infrastructure with Qatar's expanding onshore processing complex. QatarEnergy extended the technical bidding deadline to October 12, 2026, while commercial bids are scheduled for November 10, according to industry reporting. The extensions give competing contractors additional time to finalise technical submissions and commercial proposals. North Field West Offshore expansion attracts international contractors. The bidder line-up brings together contractors with experience in offshore engineering, structural fabrication, heavy lifting and complex installation operations. COOEC represents China, while Larsen & Toubro Energy Hydrocarbon brings Indian engineering and construction capabilities. Meanwhile, US-based McDermott and Italian contractor Saipem add established offshore execution expertise to the competition. Their participation creates a competitive field for a package that requires coordinated engineering, procurement, fabrication, transportation and installation. QatarEnergy has already awarded McDermott a separate contract covering four offshore jackets for the North Field West development. Industry reports estimated that contract at approximately $200 million, although the production deck modules package has no publicly confirmed contract value. The distinction matters because the wider programme's estimated $40 billion value does not represent the budget for this individual offshore tender. Instead, the figure covers the broader North Field LNG expansion programme, including multiple development phases and infrastructure packages. North Field West Offshore expansion strengthens Qatar's LNG infrastructure. The offshore works complement the project's onshore construction programme, which includes two LNG mega-trains and associated processing infrastructure. In February 2026, QatarEnergy awarded the main engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning contract for the North Field West LNG trains. The development builds on North Field East and North Field South, which will increase Qatar's LNG production capacity from approximately 77.5 million tonnes annually to 126 million tonnes. North Field West will subsequently raise that capacity to 142 million tonnes annually. Furthermore, the wider programme creates opportunities for fabrication yards, marine contractors, equipment suppliers and specialist engineering firms. Offshore structures require substantial quantities of steel, piping, electrical equipment, instrumentation and corrosion-protection systems. The project also reinforces Ras Laffan's role as a major LNG production and export hub. Nevertheless, the offshore package's final cost and winning contractor remain subject to the tender process. The North Field West expansion illustrate how Gulf energy projects depend on coordinated offshore production and onshore processing infrastructure. While Qatar's North Field West expansion targets additional LNG capacity, the $3.3 billion Dorra-linked gas processing project in Kuwait is designed to handle up to 632 million cubic feet of gas daily and 60,000 barrels of condensate. Both developments highlight the scale of engineering, procurement and construction work required to connect offshore gas resources with processing facilities and regional energy networks. Project fact sheet. Name: North Field West LNG Expansion Project. Location: North Field offshore gas reservoirs and Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar. Owner and developer: QatarEnergy. Wider programme value: Approximately $40 billion for the overall North Field LNG expansion programme. Offshore package value: Not publicly confirmed. Main offshore tender: Engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of four production deck modules and associated structures. Planned LNG capacity addition: 16 million tonnes per annum. LNG facilities: Two mega-trains, each designed for eight million tonnes annually. National LNG capacity target: 142 million tonnes annually by 2030. Technical bid deadline: October 12, 2026. Commercial bid deadline: November 10, 2026. Development objective: Increase offshore gas production and supply feedstock to the North Field West LNG facilities. Current status: Offshore production deck modules tendering alongside wider onshore and offshore project execution. Project team. Owner and developer: QatarEnergy. Offshore production deck modules bidders: Offshore jacket engineering, procurement, construction and installation contractor: McDermott. Onshore LNG engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning contractor: Technip Energies-led joint venture with Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) and Gulf Asia Contracting. LNG processing equipment supplier: Baker Hughes, supplying major refrigerant compression and power-generation equipment. Onshore front-end engineering and design contractor: Chiyoda Corporation, appointed for the North Field West onshore facilities. LNG development and infrastructure coordination: QatarEnergy, overseeing the wider expansion programme and associated construction packages.

Qatar, Lebanonsolidify ties amid regional turmoil. QNA Published on October 16, 2026 | 12:00 AM HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani addressing a joint press conference with Lebanese Prime Minister Dr Nawaf Salam in Beirut yesterday.QNA * PM underscores Qatar's commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty, security, stability, and territorial integrity; Qatar pledges continued support for the Lebanese Armed Forces, business and industry, and state institutions HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani affirmed Qatar's continued support for Lebanon and solidarity with the Lebanese people amid the difficult circumstances facing the region, underscoring Qatar's commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty, security, stability, and territorial integrity, as well as its continued support for the Lebanese Armed Forces and state institutions. At a joint press conference with Lebanese Prime Minister Dr Nawaf Salam, HE Sheikh Mohammed said their discussions addressed ways to strengthen the fraternal relations between the two nations and expand their partnership-particularly within vital sectors-alongside reviewing regional and international developments. HE the Prime Minister said that the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani call for providing Lebanon with support using all available resources to help revitalize its economy, noting that the Lebanese people have long played a fundamental role in economic activity and have been a driver of the region's economy. He added that the talks addressed the importance of expanding co-operation in energy, investment, development, the economy, and electricity infrastructure for the mutual benefit of Qatar and Lebanon, as well as implementing joint projects that contribute to the region's security, stability, and prosperity. Joint projects Regarding the energy sector, HE the Prime Minister said the discussions covered a project Qatar and Lebanon have explored for years, expressing optimism that it is nearing the implementation phase. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani held talks in Beirut with Lebanese PM Dr Nawaf Salam on bilateral cooperation, economic ties and regional de-escalation. The meeting on Friday focused on ways to strengthen cooperation between Qatar and Lebanon, particularly in the energy, investment and economic sectors. The two sides also discussed opportunities for joint projects that could contribute to regional security, stability and prosperity. QNA He revealed that QatarEnergy has reached an agreement with TotalEnergies to jointly develop a solar power plant, describing the project as an initial step within a broader energy co-operation framework that both sides have agreed to develop, with the aim of delivering integrated solutions and a major investment project benefiting the Lebanese economy and the participating Qatari companies and entities. He added that HH the Amir attaches great importance to advancing joint projects, particularly in development, education, and health, while emphasising that Qatar's support for Lebanon extends across sectors that strengthen the country's capacity for recovery and revitalisation. HE Sheikh Mohammed affirmed that Qatar has been, and will remain, a supporter of the Lebanese Armed Forces, a national institution that plays a fundamental role in safeguarding the country's security, unity, and stability, pointing out that his discussions with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal addressed prospects for support and co-operation in the coming period. He said the talks also touched on the ongoing escalation in Lebanon, reiterating Qatar's condemnation of Israeli attacks on peacekeeping forces and Israeli violations of Lebanese territory, while stressing the need for all parties to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701, for Israel to withdraw from all occupied areas, and for hostilities to end in accordance with existing understandings. Fraternal ties HE the Prime Minister reaffirmed Qatar's steadfast support for Lebanon's unity, sovereignty, security, and stability, and its commitment to standing with all segments of the Lebanese people, adding that Qatar continues its efforts through the five-nation group on Lebanon to bolster the country's security and stability and support the Lebanese Armed Forces. For his part, Lebanon PM Dr Nawaf Salam highlighted the deep fraternal ties between Lebanon and Qatar, while appreciating Qatar's political, economic, and humanitarian support, particularly its backing for the Lebanese Armed Forces, state institutions, and the national recovery process. Dr Salam announced that the Lebanese and Qatari governments are close to reaching a joint project to rehabilitate, develop, and modernise Lebanon's electricity generation infrastructure under a build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, with the Lebanese treasury bearing no upfront investment costs. Dr Nawaf Salam expressed gratitude to HH the Amir, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the government and people of Qatar for their enduring support for Lebanon. He said this support continues Qatar's historic stance, notably its contribution to reconstruction following the 2006 war and its ongoing role in promoting stability and supporting Lebanese state institutions. He also voiced appreciation for Qatar's support for Lebanon's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and stability, as well as for the Lebanese state's efforts to secure a full Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territories and extend its authority across the country through its forces alone. Dr Salam said his meetings with HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Doha and on the sidelines of international gatherings, most recently in New York last month, addressed efforts to end the war in the region and strengthen bilateral co-operation, particularly in energy, electricity, investment, and reconstruction, in a way that helps displaced people return to their villages and towns and resume their lives and livelihoods. He explained that, during their latest meeting in New York, the two sides explored a framework agreement for Qatar's contribution to developing Lebanon's energy sector. Since then, government and technical teams have continued their work, moving from considering various options to defining the foundations of a comprehensive, actionable project. The Lebanese PM reiterated his appreciation to HH the Amir, government, and people of Qatar for their steadfast support for Lebanon, affirming that the Lebanese people deeply value Qatar's contributions over the years, while noting that relations between the two countries are rooted in a longstanding bond of brotherhood, solidarity, and a shared commitment to building a better future for the Arab region based on cooperation, trust, and mutual interests. Last Edited October 16, 2026 | 11:32 PM