QATAR
 
Qatar Faces LNG Market Challenges
 
The changing face of the global LNG market poses threats and opportunities to Qatar. Asia and Europe are eyeing hub-based instead of oil-linked prices; and demand is rising in the Asia-Pacific region, while at the same time falling in Europe and the US.
 
By Nick Wilson and Nader Itayim
 
Qatar for now is still the world’s biggest LNG producer and its geographical location is perfect for arbitrage between east and...