Faltering growth in global LNG demand poses a twin threat to Qatar. Not only does the country stand to lose market share as the US and Australia ramp up liquefaction capacity over the next few years — and will likely be supplanted by Australia as world No. 1 exporter in 2017 — its economy is already suffering from low gas and oil prices. Buyers and sellers alike are waiting to see how Qatar responds: All believe it will have to become more accommodating, but the big question is how.
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