QatarEnergy has entered into a long-term sales and purchase agreement with Air Liquide for the supply of 300 million cubic feet per year of helium. The deal continues the partnership between QatarEnergy, a major global energy company, and Air Liquide, which is recognized as a key customer and technology provider for several of Qatar’s helium production facilities.
His Excellency Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President and CEO of QatarEnergy, commented on the agreement: “Air Liquide has been a strategic partner in the helium business since the startup of our first helium plant in 2005. It has been an integral player in providing a reliable supply of high-quality Qatari helium to a number of critical industries around the world. We are very pleased to continue our long-term partnership with Air Liquide as we help meet the growing demand for helium.”
Al-Kaabi also stated: “Qatar is one of the world’s largest helium exporters. Our helium capacity is set to more than double with our North Field LNG expansion projects. This will further support a wide range of sectors and industries that depend on helium to drive human development.”
Helium is used in various advanced technologies and industrial applications such as MRI scanners, semiconductors, fiber optics, space exploration, deep sea diving, specialized welding, and other specialized uses.
