In brief
QatarEnergy’s 20‑year contract with Woodside Energy makes it the largest U.S. LNG buyer, with first supplies slated for 2030. The deal will scale up to 3 million tonnes a year as the Louisiana LNG project expands. It supports QatarEnergy’s goal of broadening its international LNG portfolio.
QatarEnergy announced that it has signed a 20‑year supply agreement with Australian firm Woodside Energy to buy up to 3 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S. Louisiana LNG project, with first deliveries expected in 2030.
The contract will begin with supplies from the second liquefaction train and grow to the full 3 million‑tonne target once Woodside’s third train is operational, according to the parties’ statement. This phased rollout aligns with the plant’s construction timeline along the Gulf Coast.
By purchasing these volumes, QatarEnergy becomes the largest buyer of U.S. LNG, a move that will strengthen its position in the global market and diversify its supply base. The arrangement fits into the company’s broader strategy to expand its worldwide LNG portfolio and to secure diverse sources of gas for customers.
Saad Sherida Al‑Kaabi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs and the president and CEO of QatarEnergy, said the additional volumes would help the company meet growing global demand and support its long‑term growth and diversification plans.
The agreement also ties into the joint Qatari‑U.S. Golden Pass LNG project, reinforcing ties between Qatar and the United States in the energy sector. Expected to deliver a steady supply of cleaner‑burning fuel, the deal is seen as a win for both countries and a step toward larger energy stability in the Gulf region.
Deliveries are set to start in 2030, when the U.S. LNG project is expected to be at full capacity. The 20‑year term offers predictability for both supplier and buyer, while also providing a captive market for the expanding U.S. LNG industry.
