QatarEnergy to Supply 24 LNG Cargoes to Egypt by Summer 2026

Key highlights
  • QatarEnergy and Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum signed an MoU for LNG supply.
  • The agreement includes up to 24 LNG cargoes for summer 2026.
  • Discussions for additional long-term LNG supplies are planned.

Agreement Overview

QatarEnergy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to enhance cooperation in the energy sector, focusing on LNG supply.

Key Figures

The agreement was signed by Qatar's Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, and Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, at a ceremony in Doha.

LNG Supply Details

The MoU includes the supply of up to 24 LNG cargoes to Egypt for the summer of 2026, with plans to discuss additional long-term LNG supplies.

Source: QatarEnergy

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