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QatarEnergy has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) for up to 15 years with Uniper Global Commodities SE (Uniper) for the supply of 70mn cubic feet per year of helium from its facilities in Ras Laffan, starting in September 2025. This agreement marks QatarEnergy’s first direct relationship with Uniper, who has a strong history in providing bulk wholesale helium to customers around the world.   HE the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, who is also the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, welcomed the signing of the agreement and said: “We are pleased to welcome Uniper into our growing portfolio of trusted off-takers, with a proven track record in the helium industry.”Minister Al-Kaabi added: “QatarEnergy looks forward to work with Uniper on supporting the expansive needs of new industries dependent on reliable helium from trusted sources like Qatar.”Helium plays a pivotal role in a wide range of advanced technologies and essential industrial applications, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners, semiconductors, fiber optics, space exploration, deep sea diving, specialised welding, and other specialised applications.

QatarEnergy has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) for up to 15 years with Buzwair Industrial Gases Factories WLL (Buzwair) for the supply of 20mn cubic feet per year of helium from Qatar’s world-class facilities in Ras Laffan, starting in September 2025.The SPA marks QatarEnergy’s first direct relationship with a local Qatari industrial gas company, reflecting the growing expertise and networks of regional suppliers in the global helium market. Welcoming the agreement, His Excellency the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, who is also the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, said: “Buzwair has built a strong reputation in the helium industry. We are pleased to work with them and to expand our network of partners to include capable and trusted industrial gas companies from the State of Qatar.”Al-Kaabi added: “As one of the world’s leading suppliers of helium, QatarEnergy remains committed to supporting the exciting advancements of critical industries that depend on our high-purity and reliable helium supplies.”Helium plays a pivotal role in a wide range of advanced technologies and essential industrial applications, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners, semiconductors, fiber optics, space exploration, deep sea diving, specialised welding, and other specialised applications.

His Excellency the Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi, who is also the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, hosted a special farewell reception in honour of Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa al-Thani, CEO, QatarEnergy LNG, who will be retiring at the end of the year. In remarks during the reception, Minister HE al-Kaabi extended both personal and professional appreciation of Sheikh Khalid’s long and dedicated service and acknowledged his role and the impact of his leadership on QatarEnergy LNG’s outstanding milestones and achievements. HE al-Kaabi also expressed gratitude for Sheikh Khalid’s valuable contributions to the energy sector in general and to the LNG industry in particular, saying: “I have had the pleasure of working closely with Sheikh Khalid over many years, and to ensure that QatarEnergy LNG becomes, and remains, the largest LNG producer in the world. As he retires, I would like to personally thank him and to wish him the very best for the future.” Sheikh Khalid joined QatarEnergy (Qatar Petroleum at the time) in 1991, where he held several positions including Business Development Manager of Mesaieed Industrial City, and Director of Ras Laffan Industrial City. He was appointed as Qatargas Chief Executive Officer in 2010, where he led the integration of Qatargas and RasGas and later the transformation into QatarEnergy LNG. Sheikh Khalid will be succeeded as CEO by Ahmad Helal al-Muhannadi effective from January 1, 2026. Al-Muhannadi’s 25-year career stretched across RasGas, Qatargas, and QatarEnergy LNG, where he served as Chief Onshore Operations & Support Officer upon the integration and helped achieve remarkable performance in all aspects. The farewell reception was attended by members of the senior leadership team of QatarEnergy LNG.

QatarEnergy LNG is preparing for the startup of major new facilities as 2026 ushers in, according to its top official.Looking at the future, 2026 will be a "landmark" year as QatarEnergy LNG prepares for the startup of major new facilities, it's chief executive officer Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa al-Thani told the annual Town Hall events in Doha and Al Khor, bringing together employees from across its operations, projects, and support functions for an open dialogue with the management leadership team.The gathering highlighted a year of "exceptional" accomplishments and reaffirmed the company’s strategic direction as it prepares for a transformative phase in Qatar’s LNG (liquefied natural gas) industry.Sheikh Khalid stressed the importance of accelerating digital transformation, enhancing organisational agility, reinforcing reliability and asset integrity, and maintaining an unrelenting focus on safety as the company prepares for increased scale and complexity.The company will continue to invest in talent, safeguard critical expertise, and evolve its operating model to ensure readiness for the next phase of growth.Opening the events by welcoming employees and expressing deep appreciation for their dedication throughout 2025; he emphasised that the Town Hall is a valued annual tradition where achievements are recognised, priorities are aligned, and employees are thanked for their crucial role in shaping the company’s future.Describing the company's workforce as champions who consistently demonstrate resilience, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to safe, reliable, and efficient operations; Sheikh Khalid honoured QatarEnergy LNG’s long service award recipients, acknowledging their loyalty, commitment, and enduring influence on the company’s culture and success.The corporate planning department presented a comprehensive review of the company’s 2025 performance, showcasing the achievements for each pillar in its direction statement and outlining key challenges ahead by emphasising key focus areas.The review demonstrated continued progress and commitment to QatarEnergy LNG’s vision as the world’s premier LNG company.Innovation and expansion were recurring topics, underscoring their importance in shaping QatarEnergy LNG’s operations and its competitive edge. 

QatarEnergy LNG recently hosted its ‘Annual CEO Forum 2025’, held over two sessions for trainees and national graduates early this month.The event provided developees with a valuable platform to engage directly with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and members of senior management.The forum, designed to enhance visibility and strengthen communication between QatarEnergy LNG’s emerging talents and its leadership team, also served as a venue for relationship building and professional development.The event included both open and closed feedback sessions. During the open session, developees shared development programme feedback including positive highlights, enhancements, and challenges to the CEO, department managers, and the Learning and Development team.Developees suggestions and ideas were addressed with openness and transparency, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to nurturing talent and embracing diverse perspectives.**media[385534]**During the closed session, the participants were offered a focused opportunity to discuss their questions and recommendations directly with the CEO, Chief Human Capital Officer, Learning & Development Manager, Human Resources Manager, and the Qatarisation team.Held under the theme ‘Investing in Excellence’, the two-day forum also celebrated the accomplishments of some 15 National Graduates, 17 Coaches, four trainees, and 11 scholars/sponsors who were recognised for their outstanding academic and professional achievements.These individuals were presented with special awards in acknowledgment of their contributions to QatarEnergy LNG’s National Development Strategy and their commitment to personal and professional growth.By continuously investing in the development of its future talent pool, the organisation strengthens its core values and ensures the sustained success of its workforce and strategic objectives.

QatarEnergy has signed a production sharing agreement for shallow-water Block S4 offshore the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The block was awarded through the 2022 Guyana Licensing Round.Under the terms of the agreement, QatarEnergy will hold a 35% share, while its partners TotalEnergies (the operator) will hold 40%, and Petronas will hold 25%. Commenting on this agreement, His Excellency the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi, who is also the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, said: “We are pleased to secure this exploration block in Guyana, further building on the strategy to expand our global upstream exploration activities.” He added: “I would like to thank the Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and our partners in the block for their valued support and co-operation.We look forward to working together to deliver on our exploration objectives.” Block S4 covers an area of 1,788sq km and is situated approximately 50-100km from Guyana’s coast, in water depths of 30-100m.

His Excellency the Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi, who is also the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, held talks with Choi Yeon-hye, President and CEO of Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) during a visit to South Korea. Discussions during the meeting centred on enhancing bilateral co-operation and expanding business relations with one of the important buyers of Qatari LNG.

His Excellency the Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi, who is also the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, held meetings with senior Japanese energy industry leaders on co-operation in the energy sector in Tokyo Monday. Al-Kaabi met with senior executives of major energy and electric power companies including Yukio Kani, Chairman and Global CEO of JERA; Kenichi Hori, President and CEO of Mitsui; Akiya Kotani, Executive Vice-President of Kansai Electric; Shunichi Kito, Representative Director, and President and CEO of Idemitsu; Shigeru Yamada, Representative Director and Group CEO of Cosmo Energy Holdings; and Fujita Masahiro, Representative Director and Chairman of JAPEX. Discussions during the meetings focused on existing and future co-operation and further strengthening bilateral relations in the energy sector.

Qatar University (QU) participated in the 19th QatarEnergy LNG Engineering Conference, which featured leading experts, professionals, and decision-makers from around the world.The QU pavilion presented a wide range of research projects and technological innovations that highlight QU’s efforts in supporting sustainable energy and digital transformation. Among the innovations was a hybrid energy harvesting system combining piezoelectric and electromagnetic technologies for remote sensing in oil and gas pipelines and nondestructive testing solutions.The system using ultrasonic waves assesses sustainable construction materials such as recycled fibre-reinforced concrete and 3D printing technologies.QU revealed several technical solutions that support sustainability and industrial safety. These included the innovative ClearExhaust device, capable of reducing diesel engine emissions by up to 30%; a smart vibration isolation system using hybrid magnetic materials; the automated Raqeeb platform for heat stress monitoring; and a high-efficiency car radiator designed for hot climates. In the field of smart and robotic technologies, QU presented advanced innovations that improve performance in industrial and environmental sectors. Highlights included HazBot, a robot for inspections in hazardous environments; robotic systems for inspecting gas tanks and complex pipelines; the MasterPi system for developing automation solutions; and a spherical photovoltaic solar system designed to enhance solar energy efficiency.Faculty members and students also participated in scientific sessions and presentations, in addition to showcasing research posters addressing themes such as innovation, technology, sustainability, integrity, operational reliability and safety, and best practices in operational excellence.

QatarEnergy aims to scale its carbon capture and storage capacity to 7–9 million tonnes per year (mtpy) by 2030 and over 11 mtpy by 2035.Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is central to QatarEnergy’s lower-carbon strategy.So far, QatarEnergy has successfully deployed 2.2 mtpy of CCS capacity in Qatar, capturing CO2 from feed gas used in LNG trains and sales gas assets, contributing to lower-carbon LNG exports.“Since the inception, we have successfully captured and stored around 7.5mn metric tonnes of CO2,” QatarEnergy noted in its latest Sustainability Report.QatarEnergy’s North Field East (NFE), North Field South (NFS), and North Field West (NFW) expansion projects will be integrated with CCS infrastructure, targeting total capacity of over 5.5 mtpy once fully operational.Other CCUS plans include expanding CCS capacity at existing LNG trains, capturing CO2 in the production of lower-carbon ammonia, studying post-combustion carbon capture at gas-fired turbines, further design modifications of the existing CCS infrastructure to increase the annual injection capacity closer to its design limits and developing infrastructure to pilot utilisation of captured CO2 from RLIC for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) project in Dukhan.Key CCUS developments in 2024 included QatarEnergy LNG North and South CO2 Capture Project and CO2 Export Pilot Project.In respect of QatarEnergy LNG North and South CO2 Capture Project, it aims to capture around 4MTPY of CO2 from the existing LNG facilities by compressing and injecting it via six wells within RLIC by 2030.CO2 Export Pilot Project: This project will transfer captured CO2 from QatarEnergy LNG facilities in RLIC to Dukhan for EOR.The captured CO2 will be dehydrated, compressed, and transported via a new 154 kilometers pipeline to Dukhan.The pilot project is part of QatarEnergy’s long-term strategy for the redevelopment of Dukhan fields that will contribute to the recovery of additional crude.The pilot project is expected to last for five years, and after the completion of a successful pilot phase a full field development is planned for the other parts of Dukhan.The project will directly reduce CO2 emissions because some of the injected CO2 will remain in the reservoir after injection. The project is expected to start before the end of 2027.“Efforts continued to support the development of a CCUS framework and standards for Qatar, ensuring a robust and scalable approach to reducing emissions,” QatarEnergy noted.

QatarEnergy LNG hosted the ‘19th Engineering Conference’ bringing together industry professionals, academics, and partners to exchange new ideas, share lessons learned, and to strengthen networking across the oil and gas sector.The conference held at the Qatar National Convention Centre recently, was attended by experts from QatarEnergy LNG, shareholders, local and international companies, and leading local universities.The event served as a premier platform for the exchange of technical knowledge, innovative technologies, and practical lessons learned, while offering valuable opportunities for professional networking and cross-sector collaboration.It also emphasised meaningful engagement between the energy industry and local academic institutions, enabling productive dialogue and potential partnerships that contribute to the sustainable growth of Qatar’s energy sector.QatarEnergy LNG CEO Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa al-Thani opened the conference with a message that underscored the strength of partnerships in Qatar’s oil and gas sector and the privilege of hosting such a milestone event.He stated: “This conference marks an important milestone for QatarEnergy LNG. Engineering excellence, innovation, and operational resilience and reliability remain at the core of our progress and today we reaffirm that commitment. We are not only gathered here to share knowledge, but to also align, challenge, and inspire one another.”This year’s conference marks a transition from an annual engineering forum to a biennial conference. Moving to a two-year cycle enables the company to gather richer insights, highlight meaningful project milestones, and engage in forward-looking discussions that reflect the rapid evolution of the industry.The conference concentrated on four core themes that drive performance and sustainable growth in the LNG and broader oil and gas sector: digitalisation, cyber security, and artificial intelligence; decarbonisation initiatives; aging facilities and asset life extension; and energy efficiency and yield improvement.The conference hosted a management panel discussion titled: ‘Expansion & Sustainability - Enabling QatarEnergy LNG’s Future’.The discussion focused on QatarEnergy LNG's commissioning and operational integration of expansion projects as the panellists shared insights into the company's future plans and strategies in this field.The event included five technical panel discussions, forty technical presentations, eighty poster sessions showcasing key innovations and field achievements, and fifteen booths from our shareholders, various academic institutions, industry partners and QatarEnergy LNG highlighting advanced solutions and the latest technologies and research in the oil and gas industry, providing valuable insights to enhance operations.On the first day, attendees explored parallel sessions across the four thematic tracks, with key technical presentations and topics spanning collaborative development of in-house ‘Predictive Emission Monitoring Systems’ for QatarEnergy LNG, a pilot study for boilers and turbines, a slated Closed Flare Retrofit Industrialisation project, and a structured approach to asset life extension ensuring safety and integrity.Other notable presentations included discussions on synergising conventional and unconventional reservoir completion technologies, disruptive decarbonisation through lower carbon aviation fuel and industrial CO2 recycling, and the use of artificial intelligence agents to revolutionise reservoir characterisation and optimisation.Additional papers highlighted resource optimisation on legacy DCS controllers, energy efficiency strategies for reducing natural gas consumption in rolling mill reheat furnaces, and ongoing poster presentations from industry and academia focusing on reliability, digital twin technology and process safety.The day also featured sessions on AI-enabled reservoir forecasting, data-driven maintenance, and digitalisation efforts across the asset base, all designed to foster practical knowledge transfer and collaboration.The second day continued with a focus on digitalisation, cyber security and artificial intelligence, decarbonisation initiatives, aging facilities and asset life extension, and energy efficiency and yield optimisation, with further technical presentations, case studies and interactive discussions.Highlights included explorations of artificial intelligence in energy systems and process optimisation, decarbonised heat production for LNG plants with hydrogen and CO2 integration concepts, subsea pipeline damage assessment and repair, and the role of mixed refrigerant technology in achieving energy and cost savings through digitalisation.Attendees also heard about streamlined well surveillance through digitalisation, automation and production data optimisation, sustainable hydrogen supply chain networks with cross-industry collaboration, and reliability paradigms supported by AI-enabled predictive maintenance for LNG facilities.Other sessions addressed eco-friendly transformation of end-of-life membranes for industrial wastewater treatment and asset life extension, aging LNG facility lifecycle environmental challenges, and advances in physics-informed neural networks for transformer insulation degradation prediction, complemented by discussions on smart maintenance and corrosion inhibition for aging LNG facilities and AI/ML applications in the process industry.Additional topics included innovative pump technology for downhole wet gas compression and finite element analysis of LNG pipelines with virtual flame sensing for turbines.A vibrant posters programme complemented the technical programme, featuring practical case studies and research from QatarEnergy, QatarEnergy LNG, ExxonMobil, Qatar Shell, North Oil Company, QCHEM, Qafco, Qapco, Qatar University, HBKU, University of Doha for Science & Technology and Texas A&M Qatar.

Mekdam Holding Group has bagged a contract from Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO) to execute a strategic contract valued at QR203.9mn.The contract covers the supply of Tier-1 manpower to support major industrial projects, notably the carbon capture and storage (CCS) project and the QatarEnergy urea project.This contract -- which represents a significant step towards strengthening the operational capabilities of national industrial projects -- will run for a duration of five years, starting on October 1, 2025, with an option to extend for an additional five years, Mekdam said in a regulatory filing with the Qatar Stock Exchange.Under the agreement, Mekdam will provide a highly qualified workforce in line with the highest international standards, ensuring that QAFCO’s requirements are met efficiently across all phases of project execution and operations.Winning this strategic contract reflects the confidence that leading national institutions place in the capabilities and expertise of Mekdam Holding Group.It also reaffirms the group’s firm commitment to delivering advanced technical solutions that align with the state’s vision for the development of the energy sector and related industries.