"Qatar's Ambitious Plans: Major Boost in Gas Output and LNG Expansion Announced"

Qatar plans to expand its natural gas production from the world's largest gas field, the North Field, by boosting capacity to 142 million tonnes per annum by 2030, representing an 85 percent increase. The expansion, named North Field West, will add 16 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year, with additional gas quantities estimated at 240 trillion cubic feet. This move comes amid increased global demand for LNG, particularly in light of Europe's need to replace Russian pipeline gas. Qatar's expansion plans follow recent long-term supply deals with India, Bangladesh, China, France, Britain, and Italy, and the country aims to continue appraising its gas reservoirs for further expansion based on market demand.