Oil And Gas Arbitration: A Perspective From Qatar

ABSTRACT

An increase in investment in Qatar's ever-growing energy sector has also led to a rise in energy-related arbitrations. This article considers Qatar's oil and gas sector, followed by an introduction to the country's arbitration law and a brief overview of the arbitration of oil and gas disputes in this jurisdiction.

1. Introduction

Qatar is one of the leading oil and gas producers in the world. Its natural gas reserves stand at approximately 25 trillion m3, constituting almost 14 percent of world's total natural gas reserves and the third largest reserve in the world.¹

In 2019, Qatar was the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas ("LNG"), with an export volume of 107.1 billion cubic meters, representing 29.9% of the global market share. Qatar plans further to boost its LNG capacity by adding another LNG production line, aiming to produce to 110 million tonnes per year by early 2024. This represents a substantial increase from its current