Qatargas 4 is Shell’s first entry into Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector and brings to seven the number of countries where Shell participates in LNG supply projects. A single LNG train is set to yield approximately 7.8 million tonnes per annum of LNG.
Key facts
| Location: | Qatar, Ras Laffan Industrial City |
| Category: | LNG plant |
| Ownership: | Qatar Petroleum, 70%, and Shell, 30% |
| Operator: | Qatargas Operating Company |
| Peak Production: | 280 kboe/d |
| Plant capacity: | 7.8 mtpa LNG (1 train) |
| Key contractors: | Chiyoda/Technip joint venture (onshore) |
Current developments
Despite being built in a challenging construction environment, progress at the project is so far in line with our expectations at the time of the investment decision.
The majority of the onshore and offshore facilities for Qatargas 4 are being developed jointly with Qatargas 3 (a Qatar Petroleum, ConocoPhillips and Mitsui development) through a single Joint Asset Development Team.
With solid progress in both the offshore and onshore elements, Qatargas 4 is on track for start-up around the end of the decade. The first deliveries of eight dedicated LNG carriers are expected in time for the start of production.
Markets
Qatargas 4 LNG will be shipped primarily to the Elba Island regasification facility in Georgia in the United States and high-value Asian markets. The project will produce enough natural gas annually to supply the energy needs of around 6 million U.S. homes.
Environment and society
Together with 
Pearl GTL, Qatargas 4 represents a multi-billion dollar commitment to Qatar by Shell and the project is being developed in line with our sustainable development principles.
* the images on this page are a courtesy of Qatargas
Related press releases
9 Jul 2007 - Qatar Petroleum and Shell announce formation of the Qatargas 4 joint venture company and the signing of the LNG sale and purchase agreement
27 February 2005 Qatar Petroleum and Shell sign a Heads of Agreement for the development of Qatargas 4 - a large-scale LNG project
Related links
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