Family of man who died on Qatar offshore platform could get to decide if killer is hanged
The family of an oil worker found dead onboard an offshore platform in Qatar could get to decide if his killer lives or dies, it emerged today.
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‘He got hit over the head with a pipe’: Qatar offshore attack survivor’s family tell of ‘complete shock’ after murder
Mr Begley’s father Dennis, 64, said: “They all work together. There’s been no animosity between any of them. This seems to be completely random."
Aberdeenshire offshore worker detained in Qatar after colleague dies on rig
An Aberdeenshire offshore worker has been killed in Qatar during a violent incident that also left his colleague injured, Qatari police have confirmed.
Germany lost to Japan…but still put its foot on the gas in Qatar
Since I’m on my way to Doha as I write, what better subject than LNG and the boom which will keep the dollars flowing into Qatar for decades to come.
Conoco signs up to receive Qatari LNG in Germany
QatarEnergy (QE) has struck a deal to supply LNG to ConocoPhillips, for delivery to Germany into the 2030s.
Sinopec snaps up first NFE LNG offtake deal with Qatar
Sinopec has signed up to buy 4 million tonnes per year of LNG from QatarEnergy (QE) for 27 years.
Qatar picks Conoco for last NFS slot
QatarEnergy (QE) has chosen ConocoPhillips to be its third partner on the North Field South (NFS) LNG development.
QE Trading signs up for lion’s share of Golden Pass LNG
QatarEnergy (QE) has signed up to buy 70% of the production from its Golden Pass LNG export project, which it is developing with ExxonMobil in Texas.
QE picks Shell as second partner at NFS
QatarEnergy (QE) has chosen Shell as its second partner on the North Field South (NFS) expansion project.
Saipem wins largest ever offshore award in North Field
Saipem has won a $4.5 billion contract from Qatargas for two offshore gas compression complexes.
Senior US official says OPEC+ oil cut came at ‘worst’ moment
OPEC+’s decision to cut oil production will hurt the global economy and add to inflationary pressures, a senior US official said during a visit to the Middle East.
Aberdeen petroleum economist Alex Kemp honoured with international award
An Aberdeen University petroleum economist has been honoured with an international recognition from the energy industry.
Total takes stake in next Qatari LNG expansion
TotalEnergies has signed up to take a 9.375% stake in Qatar’s next phase of LNG expansion, North Field South (NFS).
QE launches world’s biggest blue ammonia plan
QatarEnergy (QE) has launched plans for a world-scale blue ammonia project, with capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per year.
Samsung C&T wins solar EPC award for Qatar’s industrial cities work
QatarEnergy (QE) has awarded engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts covering two large solar photovoltaic (PV) plants.
MENA spending on the rise, but prices to remain high
Spending on the energy sector in the Middle East and North Africa could reach $879 billion over the next five years, according to Apicorp.
QatarEnergy picks Shell for major LNG project
QatarEnergy (QE) has officially picked Shell to take a 25% stake in a joint venture on the North Field East (NFE) project. This will have total capacity of 32 million tonnes per year.
Shell to sign deal with Qatar on $29 billion gas project
Shell (LON: SHEL) is set to follow other Western energy majors by taking a stake in a $29 billion project to boost exports of liquefied natural gas from Qatar.
Samsung Heavy wins $3bn in orders for 14 LNG carriers
Samsung Heavy Industries said Wednesday it has won orders for 14 liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers worth 3.9 trillion won ($3 billion) as European countries cut natural gas imports from Russia and seek alternative sources of the fuel in the wake of the Ukraine invasion, reported Nikkei Asia.
ExxonMobil joins energy majors investing in Qatar gas project
ExxonMobil is investing in a $29 billion project to boost Qatar’s gas exports, joining others including ConocoPhillips, TotalEnergies and Eni.
China in advanced talks with Qatar for gas stakes worth billions
China’s energy majors are in advanced discussions to invest billions of dollars in Qatar’s massive liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion project.
TotalEnergies first winner in Qatar LNG competition
TotalEnergies has won a 25% stake in the North Field East (NFE) LNG project, from QatarEnergy (QE).
STATS Group adds more feet on the ground in Middle East
STATS Group has added more staff to its Middle East operations as the result of a post-Covid uptick in project activities, while one of its most experienced pipeline intervention experts has relocated to the region.
International Seaways sells Qatari FSOs
NYSE-listed International Seaways has completed the sale of a 50% stake in two FSOs in Qatar to Euronav.
Exxon, Total poised to win stakes in giant Qatar gas project
ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies are among a group of Western energy companies poised to win stakes in a multibillion dollar project to boost Qatar’s gas exports, people with knowledge of the matter said.