https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qatar-s-energy-chief-sees-lng-expansion-startup-in-2027Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qatar-s-energy-chief-sees-lng-expansion-startup-in-2027https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qatar-s-energy-chief-sees-lng-expansion-startup-in-2027#u80562Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:05:28 +0000Qatar's energy chief expects LNG expansion to start in 2027, though QatarEnergy warns that the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz may delay some projects. While the state has ruled out building a bypass for the strait, it claims it can resume full operations within weeks of the waterway reopening. Current efforts to mitigate a supply crunch see LNG tankers pushing through Hormuz again, and Pakistan has already secured a shipment following a deal with Iran.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. Qatar is attempting to scale its LNG capacity while