Qatar's gas revolution

Qatar was a relatively late entrant to the gas industry, but is now a leading producer. In recent years, the country has positioned itself to take advantage of rising global gas demand and its huge natural gas reserves.

The country’s proved reserves account for nearly 14% of the world total, according to Cedigaz. Its estimated 25.46 trillion cubic metres (cm) of gas are the third largest in the world, behind Russia and Iran. Qatar’s reserves – mostly to be found in the offshore North Field, the world’s largest non-associated gas- field – exceed the entire reserves of the Americas, western Europe and sub-Saharan Africa combined, while its reserves-to- production ratio is estimated at greater than 100 years.