Eni Chosen by QaterEnergy to Partner In North Field East Expansion Project

摘要

Doha-Qatar Energy, formerly Qatar Petroleum, has selected Eni as a new partner in the North Field East (NFE) liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion project in Ras Laffan, Qatar (PCN, 30 Aug 2021, p 4). The $28.75-billion NFE project involves expanding Qatar's LNG export capacity to 110-million t/y from 77-million t/y through the addition of four LNG trains, each with a capacity of 8-million t/y. Production is expected to begin before the end of 2025. QatarEnergy, Eni and the Minister of State for Energy Affairs signed a partnership agreement for the creation of a new joint venture company, in which QatarEnergy will hold a 75 interest and Eni will a 25 interest. The joint venture will hold a 12.5 stake in the entire NFE project (see related story, page 2).