Antitrust Case AT.40416 | LNG sold by Qatar Petroleum in Europe

Summary:

The European Commission announced on 21 June 2018 the opening of an in-depth investigation to assess whether supply agreements between Qatar Petroleum companies exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) and European importers hindered the free flow of gas.

Further information:

The investigation would also focus on whether Qatar Petroleum's long-term agreements for the supply of LNG contain direct and/or indirect territorial restrictions.

Qatar Petroleum is the largest exporter of LNG globally and to Europe, controlling several companies that produce and export LNG to Europe.

• Primary Source

European Commission: Press Release, 21.06.18: Commission opens investigation into restrictions to the free flow of gas sold by Qatar Petroleum in Europe http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-18-4239_en.htm

Reuters, 21.06.18: After Gazprom probe, EU investigates Qatar's long-term LNG contracts https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN1JH171

Qatar Petroleum: News, 21.06.18: Statement by Qatar Petroleum https://www.qp.com.qa/en/MediaCentre/Pages/ViewNews.aspx

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