Reuters reveals Qatar has not approached Asian buyers over gas diversions to Europe | Reuters News Agency
Energy

Reuters reveals Qatar has not approached Asian buyers over gas diversions to Europe

Reuters was ahead in reporting that Qatar has not approached its Asian customers over diverting gas to Europe, QatarEnergy chief and minister of state for energy Saad al-Kaabi told Reuters, adding that if Russia does not supply the region, the gap could not be filled by one country. The United States, the world’s top producer of natural gas, asked Qatar and other major energy producers to examine whether they can supply Europe should Russian flows be disrupted as a result of tensions with Ukraine. Qatar would need U.S. help persuading its buyers to divert gas to Europe, where some 30%-40% of gas needs are met by Russia.

Article Tags
Topics of Interest: Energy
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Business & FinanceCommodities & EnergyGovernment & Public ServicesUtilities & Other Energy
Regions: Middle EastNorth America
Countries: QatarUS
Win Types: Speed
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Important Regional Story
Saad al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, speaks during a news conference in Doha, Qatar, December 3, 2018. REUTERS/Eric Knecht
Sign up for email updates
Subscribe
Sign up for email updates