QatarEnergy has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and JERA, the country’s largest power generation company. The agreement aims to provide Japan with additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) in emergency situations.
The MoU was signed during the 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG 2026), held in Doha. Under the terms of the agreement, QatarEnergy will supply supplemental LNG volumes if unforeseen emergencies such as natural disasters affect Japan. The agreement also sets out mechanisms for bilateral consultation between the parties to determine appropriate response measures during such events.
According to QatarEnergy, “The memorandum of understanding underlines QatarEnergy’s critical role in ensuring energy security to all its customers through access to supplemental LNG volumes during emergencies and supply disruptions. It also underscores the State of Qatar’s ability to provide stable LNG supplies as well as it well established reputation as a reliable and trustworthy energy provider.”
This move highlights Qatar’s position as a key supplier of LNG globally and its commitment to maintaining stable energy partnerships.
