
QatarEnergy signed a 20-year deal to buy 3 mtpa of LNG from Woodside's Louisiana facilities, and earlier agreements with Cheniere for up to 4 mtpa from Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi. Deliveries start in 2030 and 2031, making Qatar the largest buyer of US LNG.
The company expects more US and other supply deals this year.
These contracts reflect a shift toward supply security outside the Gulf, which reshapes long-term LNG trade flows. Because deliveries start in 2030, the near-term price impact is limited.
After 17 past neutral trade events, Natural Gas moved a median -0.6% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -4.7% to +1.5%), and -4.3% over 20.
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