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Under the patronage, and in the presence, of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, the 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026) was inaugurated today at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha and will continue until 5 February.
This conference is regarded as the world’s premier LNG event, providing Qatar with an important platform to showcase its achievements, and forward-looking vision for the pivotal role of LNG in supporting the global economy. It also serves to reinforce Qatar's leading position in the LNG industry and reaffirms its commitment to ensuring energy security and equitable access to energy within the framework of a realistic, practical, and effective energy transition.
Delivering the conference’s opening address, His Excellency Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, said: “It is a source of great pleasure to host this event at a time when QatarEnergy is emerging as a leading force in the energy sector in general, and in the LNG industry in particular, through its expanding role in meeting global energy markets needs and ensuring reliable supplies. With the grace of God Almighty, and with the continuous and unwavering support and wise guidance of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, we are continuing this journey with firm confidence, strengthening the State of Qatar's presence and standing among nations.”
His Excellency Minister Al-Kaabi pointed to QatarEnergy’s expansion projects, which will double Qatar's LNG production, saying: “The mega-projects we have launched a few years ago will more than double QatarEnergy's LNG production from 77 million tons per annum to 160 million tons per annum, including 142 million tons per annum from Qatar's North Field. Hereby, our projects will contribute about 40% of the new global LNG supplies over the next decade.”
His Excellency provided an overview of the efforts to invest in expanding production, and storage, as well as emission reduction. Highlighting the LNG transportation sector, His Excellency said: “We have launched the largest shipbuilding program in the industry's history, comprising 128 state-of-the-art LNG carriers with outstanding operational and environmental standards. We have already received 38 new vessels and will receive a new one every three weeks. This will give QatarEnergy the largest LNG carrier fleet in the world, reaching about 200 vessels within the next few years.”
His Excellency the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, highlighted QatarEnergy’s main achievements as part of its strategic expansion program in the petrochemicals sector, which will increase its polymer production capacity, both within Qatar and internationally, by about 235% compared to current levels, thus enhancing its ability to provide high-value products. This is in addition to increasing Qatar's production of condensates and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by about 60% and helium by 115%.
His Excellency added: “QatarEnergy is working to support global food security by establishing a new world-class urea fertilizer production complex, which will increase its current production capacity by more than 110%, becoming the world's largest urea exporter. With this, QatarEnergy will become, within the next few years, the world's largest exporter of LNG, chemical fertilizers, and helium."
Minister Al-Kaabi concluded his speech by expressing sincere appreciation and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, for honoring this global gathering with his presence, and for his unwavering support and guidance that enabled Qatar to take a leadership role, particularly in the energy sector.
His Excellency expressed his appreciation to working teams in QatarEnergy, as well to QatarEnergy’s companies, international partners, and contractors for their efforts and contributions.
QatarEnergy is organizing LNG2026 in cooperation with the International Gas Union, the Gas Technology Institute, and the International Institute of Refrigeration, and with the participation of prominent speakers and leading figures in the global LNG industry. The four-day LNG2026 conference program includes panel discussions with industry leaders and experts, and interactive debates on key topics, including the competitive advantages of LNG and its role in meeting global energy demand.
The conference is expected to draw about 4,000 participants and 16,000 visitors, while the accompanying exhibition spans 35,000 square meters and features over 300 exhibiting companies. QatarEnergy is participating with an 800-square-meter pavilion showcasing its history and its role as one of the world's largest LNG producers.
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