Qatar on Wednesday (September 26th) announced plans to boost natural gas production, AFP reported.
The head of state-owned Qatar Petroleum, Saad al-Kaabi, told a press conference that the country intends to raise production by a further 10% by 2024, to 110 million tonnes per year.
It follows the promise of a 30% boost last year.
"This new capacity will further strengthen our leading position as the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer and exporter," al-Kaabi said.
"The production increase will also contribute to Qatar's economic growth and stimulate the economy as well as the country's overall development," he added.
Last year, Qatar Petroleum said it planned to increase production from its giant offshore North Field by 30%, from 77 to 100 million tonnes a year.
