Doha: Qatari newspapers on Tuesday highlighted the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of the 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026), emphasizing Qatar's leading global position in the LNG industry and commitment to enhancing international cooperation for a sustainable energy future.
According to Qatar News Agency, Al-Raya's editorial titled "Qatari Gas: A Cornerstone of Global Energy Security," emphasized Doha's continued consolidation as a global LNG capital, driven by expansion projects set to elevate production capacity and secure a significant share of new global LNG supplies over the next decade.
Al-Raya highlighted that HH the Amir's patronage of LNG2026 underscores Qatar's pivotal role in global energy security, in line with its leadership's vision. The editorial described Doha's hosting of the event as the result of strategic planning and investments, positioning Qatar as a key pillar of the global energy system amid geopolitical challenges and shifts in energy consumption patterns. The paper affirmed Qatar's hosting of LNG2026 as evidence of its role as a global dialogue platform for energy solutions supporting human development and sustainable access to energy.
For its part, Al-Sharq, in an editorial titled "The LNG Capital of the World," echoed the sentiment of Qatar's significant investment in the LNG sector as a cornerstone of national development and international engagement. The newspaper noted that Qatar's ongoing expansion projects, particularly linked to the North Field, are poised to contribute substantially to global LNG supplies, reinforcing QatarEnergy's status as a leading exporter of LNG, fertilizers, and helium.
Al-Sharq emphasized the role of HH the Amir's support in Doha's rise as the world's LNG capital and the importance of LNG2026 in fostering international cooperation and expertise exchange. The paper concluded by highlighting Qatar's active role in global energy security, through discussions on innovation, AI in energy, and sustained investment, supporting comprehensive development and global prosperity.