Doha, October 20 (QNA) - QatarEnergy announced the commencement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) delivery, storage, and regasification at the Isle of Grain terminal, operated by National Grid, in the United Kingdom.
In a statement on Monday, QatarEnergy highlighted that the capacity of up to 7.2 million tons per annum will be utilized pursuant to a long-term agreement signed in October 2020.
The first LNG cargo to be delivered under this agreement was successfully unloaded at the Isle of Grain terminal on 15 July 2025, marking the start of the 25-year term of the agreement, the statement read.
Commenting on this occasion, HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, said: "We are pleased to commence utilization of the LNG storage, and regasification capacity at the Isle of Grain terminal. This is an important milestone, which expands our LNG storage portfolio, and marks a significant step in QatarEnergy's strategic expansion into the UK gas market through Europe's largest LNG receiving terminal".
Commencing the utilization of the Isle of Grain's terminal capacity also complements QatarEnergy's wholly owned subsidiary, QatarEnergy Trading's existing LNG terminal capacities at Zeebrugge (Belgium) and Montoir (France), reinforcing its commitment to providing reliable LNG supplies across Europe, while enhancing the flexibility of its global LNG portfolio and supporting the rapid growth of its business. (QNA)