QatarEnergy to Boost LNG Output by 85% with North Field Expansion
NATURAL GAS
Qatar plans to increase LNG production capacity by 85%, confirmed by CEO Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi of QatarEnergy. An appraisal revealed an additional 240 Tcf of gas reserves in the North Field, raising total reserves to over 2,000 Tcf.
The North Field West liquefaction project will produce 16 mmty, complementing existing projects to reach 142 mmty capacity by 2030. Construction has started, with international partners involved. The expansion comes amid global project delays and U.S. export license suspensions. QatarEnergy aims to secure buyers for 60 mmty from NFE and NFS projects alongside NFW.

Jan 22, 2026, 11:13 PM