Why is energy production and low carbon technology important to Qatar?

The debate around energy production and low carbon technologies is of vital importance to Qatar, for two reasons. Firstly, on the domestic front, low carbon technologies can contribute to wider national strategies for tackling the challenges Qatar faces in terms of energy security, economic diversification and climate change.

Will qatarenergy lead the transition to a lower carbon industrial landscape?

On his part, Mr. Joseph Anis said, “ QatarEnergy has a clear vision to lead the transition to a lower carbon industrial landscape. GE has been honored to support the development of Qatar’s energy infrastructure for decades and we are delighted to collaborate with QatarEnergy on their evolving sustainability journey.

What is qatarenergy's sustainability strategy?

QatarEnergy has recently updated its Sustainability Strategy, which outlines multiple initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including flagship initiatives such as the further deployment of carbon capture and sequestration technology to capture over 11 million tons per annum of CO 2 in Qatar by 2035.

Does qatarenergy capture CO2?

QatarEnergy aims to capture over 11 million tons of CO2 annually by 2035 as part of its decarbonization strategy, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its LNG production. Which international partners are working with QatarEnergy on carbon capture projects?

What are the opportunities for low-carbon transformation in Qatar?

Joshua Meltzer, Nathan Hultman and Claire Langley explore opportunities for low-carbon transformation in Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council region, with a focus on climate change mitigation strategies and technologies, including carbon capture and storage, energy efficient technologies, and solar and other alternative energies.

Why does Qatar use natural gas?

Fortunately for Qatar, natural gas is the cleanest form of fossil fuels and is classified as an energy transition fuel, used to shift away from coal and other forms of carbon intensive fuels. Moreover, natural gas is often used to backup renewable energy systems to overcome intermittent production and seasonality issues.