Doha, 02 Sept 2019

Affiliates of Qatar Petroleum and the Belgian independent natural gas transport company Fluxys Belgium signed a long-term agreement for LNG unloading services at the Zeebrugge LNG Terminal. The agreement was signed during a ceremony held in Brussels today by Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President & CEO of Qatar Petroleum, and Pascal De Buck, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Fluxys Belgium. MarieChristine Marghem, Belgian Federal Minister of Energy, Environment & Sustainable Development was also present on the occasion.

Under the agreement, Qatar Terminal Limited (QTL) -a subsidiary of Qatar Petroleum will subscribe to the full capacity at the terminal from the expiry of the existing long-term unloading contracts and up to 2044.

The transaction follows a competitive evaluation process as well as the approval of the Belgian regulators.

QTL is already a party to an existing agreement under which approximately 50% of the terminal’s capacity is utilized for delivery of Qatari LNG into Belgium under long-term LNG agreements.

Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said “We are delighted to sign this landmark agreement today to extend and expand our existing long-term partnership with Fluxys Belgium for decades to come. We believe this arrangement will further support our customers in Belgium and Europe in general, by providing access to reliable LNG supplies from Qatar and allowing our customers to maximize the utilization of such supplies.”

Al-Kaabi said, “Qatar Petroleum has long invested in and anchored LNG receiving terminal capacity in Europe, a key gas market, as part of our supply destination portfolio diversification strategy. We continue to be committed to supporting the EU’s energy policies and providing reliable energy supplies into Europe. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the concerned Belgian authorities for their support, and we thank Fluxys for their valuable partnership over the years.I am confident that the successful ‘Open Season’ process, this new capacity and the revised tariff arrangements will, in no doubt, enhance the position of Zeebrugge amongst the most commercially competitive terminals in Europe, he added.”

Also speaking at the signing ceremony, Her Excellency Minister Marie Christine Marghem “I am glad that our two countries have been able to develop a close and successful cooperation in this matter. Qatar is the only gas producing country with long-term contracts for imports of LNG into North West Europe.Approximately 15% of our gas consumption comes from Qatar. This also demonstrates the solidity of our partnership.  I will ensure that we will continue to enhance our mutual confidence and relationship for the successful cooperation between our two countries. “

De Bucksaid on the occasion said that  “Today is a milestone for Fluxys Belgium. This agreement further extends our long-standing cooperation with our Qatari partners, secures long-term activity at the Zeebrugge terminal and further strengthens the facility’s position as a versatile LNG gateway into Europe offering customers optimum destination flexibility. Ample pipe gas take away capacity from the terminal is readily available for delivery throughout North-West Europe as well as a range of options for downstream small-scale LNG distribution.”

The Zeebrugge LNG Terminal in Belgium was commissioned in 1987. It has since developed, together with the Zeebrugge area as a whole, into a central crossroads for North-West Europe's gas network. Located at the point where a number of gas pipelines meet, the terminal plays a key role in Europe's natural gas supplies.

The terminal is operated by Fluxys LNG, part of Belgian independent natural gas transport company Fluxys. The terminal currently has 380,000 cubic meters of LNG storage capacity spread over 4 tanks and an annual throughput capacity of 9 billion cubic meters of natural gas. A fifth 180,000 cubic meters storage tank is currently under construction.

The ceremony was attended by Qatar’s ambassador in Brussels H. E. Mr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, as well as senior executives from Qatar Petroleum.

Doha, 02 Sept 2019

Katara Hall & the wisdom square will witness the opening of the 3^rdedition of the Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition S’hail2019, with the participation of more than 140 local and international companies from 20 countries. A unique exhibition in hunting equipment,weapons and falcons.

Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, General Manager of Katara and Abdul Rahman Abdul Latif Al-Mannai, Executive Director of the Social and Sports Support Fund “Da'am” announced  on Monday at a press conference. Dr. Al Sulaiti confirmed that 3^rd edition of S’hail will be the most distinguished at every level, in terms of organization, diversity and quality. Innovation, or in the size of representation and participation, or on the scope of cultural, artistic and entertainment events during the exhibition. He also pointed to increasing number of companies participating in S’hail 2019.

Dr. Khalid Al Sulaiti thanked Social and Sports Support Fund “Da'am” for their constant support to the annual Exhibition. He said that this event plays a significant role to preserve our national heritage and cultural values, as well as providing a great opportunity for the public, falconers, hunters, traders and visitors from around the world to explore and making it an international forum for the exchange of experience and knowledge, promotion of products and business deals

Abdul Rahman Abdul Latif Al Mannai, Executive Director of the Social and Sports Support Fund, said on the occasion that  “S’hail has become a milestone in the regional map of exhibitions related to hunting and falcons, noting that the huge international participation expanding every year gives confidence in the exhibition, its success and its importance.

Al-Mannai lauded close collaboration between the two institutions Katara International Hunting & Falcons Exhibition" and the Social and Sports Support Fund. He said that the Fund gives top priority to all activities and initiatives aimed at preserving customs and cultural heritage.

A number of ministries, institutions and governmental and official bodies are participating in this exhibition including Ministry of Municipality and Environment represented by the Department of Reserves and the Department of Livestock and Wildlife.

Hunting & Falcons Exhibition to promote Qatar's heritage participates at various international prestigious exhibitions including Germany and Britain, such as British monthly exhibition “The Game Fair. ,