Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 50

13-Dec-2010

QATAR

Qatar Delays Barzan Project Due To Domestic Gas Supply Surplus

Qatar delays Barzan it has a gas surplus up to 2017 and does not need new North Field supply. In the short term associated gas will decline 10% per year, matching the oil fields decline. Nevertheless, in the longer term diesel generators and solar power will probably be called on to meet heightened consumption in 2022, after Qatars successful bid to host the World Cup...