{
  "id": 15955192,
  "title": "Qatar Gas Transport net profit down 1.5pc in Q3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/qatar-gas-transport-net-profit-down-1-5pc-in-q3",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-21T21:00:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/qatar-gas-transport-net-profit-down-1-5pc-in-q3/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qatar Gas Transport Company, also known as Nakilat, disclosed a marginal decrease in its net earnings for the third quarter of 2026. The profit fell by 1.5% to QAR1.29 billion ($347 million), slightly below the previous year's earnings of QAR1.31 billion ($352 million). This decline was primarily attributed to the persistent regional circumstances. Despite these challenges, Nakilat maintained its strategic position within Qatar's energy transportation sector and fulfilled its commitments to customers. The company highlighted several milestones, including the naming of its first newbuild LPG/ammonia carrier vessel and significant progress in its newbuilding program, which now includes an orderbook of 40 vessels under construction in South Korea and China. Additionally, Nakilat CEO Eng. Abdullah Al Sulaiti emphasized the company's commitment to serving customers and supporting Qatar's energy projects, even amidst the ongoing regional situation.",
  "summary": "Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) has announced that it has registered a slight decline in its net profit for the third quarter of 2026 which fell by 1.5% to QAR1.29 billion ($347 million) over last year’s figure of QAR1.31 billion ($352 million) owing to the ongoing regional situation. Announcing its consolidated financial results for the ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}