Qatar is branching out into new Asian markets: Over the last week, it has launched supply talks with Singapore and initialed a deal with Thailand's state PTT. Two years ago Qatar posted a "sold out" sign on its door, ruling out any prospect of a supply contract with German utility E.On for years to come (WGI Jun.l4,p8). Since then, however, the Mideast LNG exporter has accommodated a request for extra volumes from India's Petronet, and 10 months ago signed a heads of agreement to supply Japanese trader Marubeni (WGI Apr.25,p5).
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