TINY Qatar has long excelled at punching above its weight, outshining giant neighbours begrudging its outsize influence on the global political and energy scene. The latest move by Qatar Petroleum (QP) to top up an already massive expansion of its liquefied natural gas capacity is part of a long tradition of ensuring Qatar remains at the heart of the global gas industry. Its task is made easier by the abundance of conventional and low-cost reserves in the North Field, the world's largest gas reservoir.
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