Qatargas’ liquefied natural gas delivery will be for a period of seven and a half years, the LNG major said yesterday.
Qatar Petroleum president and chief executive officer and Qatargas chairman Saad Sherida al-Kaabi said: “Qatargas is committed to providing reliable, clean energy to consumers all over the world. This new milestone underscores our commitment to building new partnerships with leading global companies.
We hope Qatargas LNG will contribute to enhance Europe’s energy supplies and energy security.”
On the newly-signed deal, Qatargas chief executive officer Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa al-Thani said: “Qatargas is delighted to announce a seven and a half year deal with RWEST, a global utility leader. I am particularly pleased to welcome another European partner to our expanding client portfolio, thereby reinforcing Qatargas’ position as the leading supplier of safe and reliable LNG to Europe, and indeed the whole world.”
On signing the deal, RWEST chief executive officer, Markus Krebber said: “RWE is a leading global energy company and among the leading energy traders and gas supply companies in Europe.
“Our company has a strong commitment in building significant partnerships with major global energy companies and with the Middle East being one of our key regions for development, the partnership with Qatargas is of particular significance for us.”
RWEST chief commercial officer Andree Stracke said: “We are pleased to welcome Qatargas as an important new partner for RWE and this agreement enhances the diversity of RWE’s European gas portfolio.
This agreement is the result of several years of close co-operation between Qatargas and RWEST, which has culminated in a contract which provides flexibility for both companies.”
The LNG will be supplied from Qatargas 3, a joint venture among Qatar Petroleum, ConocoPhillips and Mitsui & Co Ltd.
Qatargas chartered Q-Flex LNG vessels will deliver the LNG to RWEST in North West Europe.
RWE is one of Europe’s leading electricity and gas companies, serving more than 16mn electricity and 7mn gas customers.
