Established in 1984, Qatar Petroleum Refinery develops, produces, and markets hydrocarbons from the world’s largest non-associated natural gas field. In addition to producing LNG, Qatar Petroleum Refinery is also a leading exporter of natural gas, helium, condensate and associated products.
How does qatarenergy work?
QatarEnergy operates Qatar’s oil pipeline network, which transports supplies from oil fields to the country’s lone refinery and export terminals. It operates an expansive offshore pipeline network that brings crude oil from offshore oil fields to Halul Island, where oil can be processed for export.
When was the first refinery built in Qatar?
Qatar’s first refinery was built in Umm Said in 1953. The first revamp of the Refinery was completed in 1974. By the early 1980s, growth in local consumption was such that Qatar began importing refined products. In 1983, a 50,000 bbl/d (7,900 m 3 /d) refinery came online at Umm Said.
Does Qatar have a condensate refinery?
With no new development since 2005, Qatar has been selling its existing light natural gas component as LNG, and heavy components as condensate (*2). To add more value to the condensate, Laffan Refinery 1 was built in 2009 to refine the condensate into LPG, naphtha, and aviation fuel.
What will qatarenergy do with a new solar power plant?
QatarEnergy will provide the new plant with more than 35 megawatts of electricity from the solar power plant currently being built in Mesaieed Industrial City, thereby becoming blue ammonia. This plant will enhance our ability to provide the world with low-carbon products, in line with the global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.”
Will qatarenergy & shell supply 3 Mtpy of liquefied natural gas to China?
This month, QatarEnergy and Shell entered into a new long-term sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for the supply of 3 mtpy of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China. LNG deliveries under the SPA will commence in January 2025, underscoring the commitment of both entities to meeting the world’s growing energy demands.