Energy
Nakilat joint venture with Damen announces plan to build ships in Qatar
by Aparajita Mukherjee — 6 November 2013Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), one of the world’s largest shippers of liquefied natural gas (LNG), recently announced two joint ventures that aim to build and operate seven LNG-related vessels. read more ›
District cooling has environmental benefits
by The Edge Staff — 18 October 2013With district cooling now becoming more prevalent, players in the industry are talking about the impact that the technique has and why it should be more widely used. The Edge spoke with two companies that provide cooling solutions in the region to understand how environmentally friendly the technique is. read more ›
Where does Qatar’s gas go?
by Jamie Stewart — 12 October 2013Since its rise from a little-known, dusty Emirate to the world’s largest exporter of liquid natural gas (LNG), Qatar’s stature and influence in the global energy world has grown exponentially. But where does Qatari gas go? And whose lives does it affect and enrich? The Edge takes a trip around the globe to find out. read more ›
Second Doha carbon and energy forum to focus on energy efficiency efforts in key areas
by The Edge Staff — 10 October 2013The Doha Carbon & Energy Forum’s steering committee (DCEF) has officially announced the 2013 DCEF forum will be held in Qatar from the period 11-13th November. read more ›
A focus on private sector investment in the hydrocarbon sector
by Jamie Stewart — 26 September 2013Increased focus on private sector investment in Qatar’s hydrocarbon sector and renewables is key to future energy security suggests recent research by Chatham House. Jamie Stewart, The Edge Energy & Sustainability Sector editor, recently spoke to report lead author Glada Lahn about the study. read more ›
APICORP net profit rises 31 percent in first half of 2013
by Press Release — 24 September 2013Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), the Multilateral Development Bank owned by the ten member nations of the Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), including Qatar, today announced that its net profit for the first half of the year grew 31 percent to USD66 million (QAR240 million) from USD51 million (QAR186 million) for H1 2012. read more ›
Doha International Oil & Gas Exhibition to expect 10,000 visitors
by The Edge Staff — 10 September 2013Qatar Expo Event Management, the organisers of the 8th Doha International Oil and Gas Exhibition (DIOGE) announced recently that 10,000 visitors are expected from local, regional and international oil and gas companies, for what is expected to be one of the Gulf's largest oil and gas exhibitions. read more ›
GCC nations race to deploy solar projects
by The Edge Staff — 28 August 2013As countries from around the Gulf seek to increase alternative energy sources for power generation, solar energy could become one of the largest. The GCC is expected to deploy solar energy projects worth USD155 billion (QAR564 billion) in an attempt to generate a total power capacity of 84 gigawatts (GW) by 2017. read more ›
Health and safety can protect employees and impact profitability
by Shehan Mashood — 23 August 2013Employers across Qatar’s energy sector could boost the bottom lines of their businesses by taking note of a two-pronged approach to health and safety, according to Fadi Merhi, general manager of consultancy firm Sentis Middle East. read more ›
Overseas shale gas, threat or boon for Gulf gas exporters?
by Jamie Stewart — 21 July 2013Depending on the position of Gulf gas exporters, shale gas could be either a threat or opportunity. Whichever it is, the nation must be prepared to reform a long-standing business model. read more ›
The growing role of natural gas in UK’s energy market
by Press Release — 16 July 2013Nasser Al-Jaidah, CEO of Qatar Petroleum International (QPI) was one of the key speakers at the Parliamentary Group for Energy Studies (PGES) summer reception which was sponsored by South Hook Gas Company and held at the UK Houses of Parliament. read more ›
RasGas delivers first LNG cargo to Mexico
by The Edge Staff — 10 July 2013RasGas Company Limited (RasGas) today announced that it achieved yet another successful milestone when the first delivery of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) arrived at the Manzanillo LNG receiving terminal, Mexico. read more ›
Qatar extends downstream hydrocarbon push
by Jamie Stewart — 30 June 2013Qatar petroleum has joined with a number of companies to develop the QAR5.5 billion Laffan Refinery 2 (LR2) project, the company revealed last month. read more ›
Why gas prices are likely to continue to outperform oil prices
by Press Release — 30 June 2013Gas prices are likely to continue to outperform oil prices in the near future, according to QNB Group. read more ›
Private sector rejects Qatar carbon storage bid
by Jamie Stewart — 24 June 2013Qatar must find a means of monetising its carbon emissions if the private sector is going to take notice, says a UNESCO advisor. read more ›
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