As the world’s energy consumers consider the future—one where oil prices continue to rise and coal remains a less environmentally friendly option—liquefied natural gas (LNG) is quickly becoming a credible and likely alternative to meeting long-term global energy needs.

At the top of the list of nations poised to satisfy those needs is Qatar.

In an interview with the Abraham Energy Report, Qatargas Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Faisal Al-Suwaidi, discussed the future of Qatargas and its role in supplying worldwide LNG production and demand.

Global Markets: A Sense of Urgency and Opportunity

As we launch the Abraham Energy Report, it is with the knowledge that global energy markets are at a critical juncture and the staggering challenges ahead demand both a sense of urgency and opportunity.

The urgency is unambiguous, confirmed by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in its most recent World Energy Outlook: The world faces a perfect storm of constrained fossil fuel supplies, unbounded energy demand and a new resolve to reduce greenhouse gas emissions—all of which qualify as significant economic and political stressors today and in the future.

More headlines from this issue:

» Europe Eyes AGP as Alternative to Russian Natural Gas
» No Matter the Election Results, Climate Change at the Top of New President’s Agenda
» Russia: Different Dance; Same Dance
» Why OPEC Won’t Raise Oil Production
» NRG Energy’s Nuclear Gambit
» US LNG Imports to Remain Strong

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