{
  "id": 8783952,
  "title": "‘Qatar to double LNG capacity to 145 million tonnes by 2030’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/qatar-to-double-lng-capacity-to-145-million-tonnes-by-2030",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-20T21:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/254947/business/qatar-to-double-lng-capacity-to-145-million-tonnes-by-2030"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qatar aims to double its liquefied natural gas production capacity to 145 million tonnes annually by 2030, according to Qatar Central Bank Governor and Qatar Investment Authority Chairman Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani. The expansion plan, unveiled at the Qatar Economic Forum 2026 alongside the United Nations General Assembly in New York, persists despite damage inflicted on LNG facilities.\n\nThe non-hydrocarbon sector of the Qatari economy has grown by 3.5% in the face of regional challenges, while the country has managed to trim its debt-to-GDP ratio from 60% to 40%. Qatar maintains an AA sovereign credit rating, underscoring its robust financial standing. The non-hydrocarbon sector's share in Qatar's GDP has surged from 40% in 2011 to nearly 70% in recent years, a trend attributed to fiscal surpluses and the creation of reserves.\n\nQatar's external financial position is strong, bolstered by substantial reserves held by the Qatar Central Bank and the nation's largest sovereign wealth fund. These financial assets equip Qatar to weather challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities as regional conditions improve. The Qatar Investment Authority is pursuing a long-term strategy focused on sustainable value creation for future generations, with a growing emphasis on technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation. The authority's investments span various sectors as part of a broader diversification strategy.",
  "summary": "Tribune New NetworkDohaQatar will proceed with plans to expand its liquefied natural gas production capacity despite damage sustained by LNG facilities, Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed...",
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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."
}