2 weeks Ago By Qatar Tribune
Qatar tribune QNA Doha Secretary of US Department of Energy Chris Wright has emphasised the strong and enduring relations between Qatar and the United States, saying it’s “a strategic ally of us and a major energy producer to the world.” In statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), he expressed his country’s satisfaction with close partnership with Qatar, stressing the importance of long-term cooperation between the two sides in the fields of energy and infrastructure. Wright noted that Qatar has distinguished itself over the years with a long-term strategic vision and its commitment to implementing massive infrastructure projects with its local and international partners.
He explained that this approach has contributed to building strong relationships with Qatar’s strategic partners, making it an ideal partner for the United States on both economic and commercial levels. He highlighted the importance of the Golden Pass LNG facility project, which is nearing completion, stating: “We’re thrilled to see the Golden Pass LNG facility finish constructing and start exporting gas from the United States sometime mid next year,” reflecting the close cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector. He noted that during his current visit to Doha, he aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and build trust with his counterpart, Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng.
Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi. He praised the constructive dialogue held with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, as well as his visits to several industrial and chemical facilities under construction and export facilities, which represent a model of fruitful cooperation between QatarEnergy and leading US companies. Speaking about developments in the global energy market, Wright explained that natural gas has been the fastest-growing energy source over the past decades, and both Qatar and the United States, as the largest producers and exporters of natural gas, play a pivotal role in ensuring the security and stability of global energy supplies.
He stated that his country is resuming the issuance of licenses for gas export terminals that were previously suspended, aiming to enhance secure and long-term energy supplies for allies. He also noted that the United States seeks to attract Qatari investments, providing new opportunities for economic growth and creating more jobs for Americans. He emphasised that markets and supply-demand policies alone determine prices, explaining that the administration of US President Donald Trump focuses on increasing energy supplies and strengthening strategic relations with allies, positively impacting price stability and global energy security.
He praised Qatar’s openness and its efforts to introduce the US delegation to its history, culture, and the development of its energy sector, expressing his anticipation for a promising future of joint cooperation between the two countries. Wright, who is visiting Doha for the first time since his appointment in February, noted in a post on his X account the strategic partnership between Qatar and the United States in the energy sector. He affirmed that Qatari investments in US energy projects, such as the Golden Pass LNG project, will generate billions of dollars in export revenues, enhancing economic prosperity and energy security in the United States and globally.
He added that they look forward to building together on this new era of US-Qatar relations. QatarEnergy owns 70 percent of the Golden Pass project in the United States, with a total investment of approximately $11.5 billion, while ExxonMobil owns the remaining 30 percent.
The project’s production capacity is 18 million tons of LNG annually. Copy 20/04/2025 10.
