Name of Client : QatarEnergy LNG

Estimated Budget : $6,000,000,000

Contract Value : $1,000,000,000

Facility Type : Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Sector : Gas

Main Contractor : Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) Technip Energies

Location : North Field, Qatar

Award Date : 2023-Q2

Background

QatarEnergy, through its Qatargas subsidiary, is planning for the second phase of the North Field expansion project North Field South (NFS) which aims to increase the emirate’s LNG production capacity to 126 million tonnes per annum by 2027 and is expected to cost billions of dollars. LNG train package involves the construction of two additional 8-million tpy trains and associated offshore and onshore infrastructure. Each LNG train will have a capacity of 7.8 million tpy, and will increase QatarEnergy’s LNG production capacity to 126 million t/y when commissioned in 2028.

Project Scope

The project’s scope of work encompasses a comprehensive range of components designed to enhance operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. It includes the construction of two mega LNG trains, each with a capacity of 8 million tons per annum (tpa), alongside essential gas treatment and natural gas liquids recovery systems. Additionally, the project will feature helium extraction capabilities, a total of 20 buildings, and a flare system. Key infrastructure elements such as an inlet facility, a slug catcher, and chemical storage facilities will also be integral to the project. Furthermore, it incorporates CO2 sequestration measures, a designated waste area, and various other offsite facilities to support overall operations..

Project Status

As of September 2025, work continues on the different packages of the project, including the main gas trains, tanks, and supporting utilities. CCC’s package is progressing at more than 50 per cent.

In September 2022, QatarEnergy was chosen TotalEnergies as the first partner for the project by holding 9.375 per cent shares. TotalEnergies would invest $1.5 billion in the project.

The following month, in October 2022: Shell was chosen by QatarEnergy as the project’s second strategic partner by holding 9.375 per cent shares.

The same month, ConocoPhillips was selected as the third strategic partner for the project with 6.25 per cent shares.

Project Finance

QatarEnergy LNG is the project client.

The shareholders of the project are QatarEnergy, holding 75 per cent, followed by TotalEnergies and Shell, each with 9.375 per cent, and ConocoPhillips, which holds 6.25 per cent.

Project Schedules

Project Announced : 2Q-2022

EPC ITB : 2Q-2022

EP : 2Q-2023

Construction : 4Q-2023

Completion : 1Q-2029