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07DOHA388
2007-04-12 10:31:00
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Embassy Doha
Cable title:
LAUNCH OF RASGAS TRAIN 5 MAKES QATAR WORLD'S
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 DOHA 000388
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EPET ECON PGOV QA
SUBJECT: LAUNCH OF RASGAS TRAIN 5 MAKES QATAR WORLD'S
LARGEST LNG PRODUCER
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 DOHA 000388
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EPET ECON PGOV QA
SUBJECT: LAUNCH OF RASGAS TRAIN 5 MAKES QATAR WORLD'S
LARGEST LNG PRODUCER
1. Summary. Qatar recently launched RasGas Train 5, the
world,s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) production
facility. The start-up of Train 5, which will produce 4.7
million tons of LNG per annum (mtpa),will increase Qatar's
total LNG production capacity to approximately 30.7 mtpa,
making it the world,s largest LNG producer. End Summary.
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RasGas Train 5 Makes Qatar World's Largest LNG producer
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2. On March 21, 2007, Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani
inaugurated the USD 1.7 billion RasGas Train 5 at Ras Laffan
Industrial City. The start-up of Train 5, which will produce
4.7 mtpa of LNG, will increase Qatar's total LNG production
capacity to approximately 30.7 mtpa, making it the world,s
largest LNG producer.
3. With Train 5 going online, Qatar's total LNG output of
30.7 mtpa will be produced from eight trains. Qatargas has
three LNG trains, each having an annual production capacity
of 3.3 mtpa, and totaling approximately 9.9 mtpa. RasGas
Trains 1 and 2 each have an annual production capacity of 3.3
mtpa, while Trains 3, 4 and 5 each produce 4.7 mtpa, totaling
20.7 mtpa. Together Trains 3, 4 and 5 represent one of the
largest and most innovative LNG developments ever completed.
4. The Train 5 project cost approximately USD 1.7 billion,
which includes both the onshore and offshore components. Nine
wells have been dug as part of the Train 5 project, bringing
to 90 the amount of wells that RasGas has dug. Train 5 was
completed in 27 months, 3 months ahead of schedule, with an
outstanding safety record. The EPC start date for the project
was June 30, 2004. EPC completion was declared on October 25,
2006, and Train 5 brought on stream on November 22, 2006.
Train 5 is the fastest train of its size ever to be
constructed.
5. RasGas expansion of Trains 3 through Train 7 is projected
to cost USD 14 billion. Including other investments made in
Trains 1 and 2, Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil will invest a
total of approximately USD 20 billion in RasGas.
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One-Third of World LNG Supply by 2010
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6. Train 5 will bring RasGas total output to nearly 21 mtpa.
RasGas total output will increase to approximately 36.6 mtpa
when Trains 6 and 7 come on stream. This will coincide with
Qatar Petroleum,s plan to reach a production capacity of 77
mtpa by 2010. At that stage, Qatar will account for fully
one-third of the projected world LNG supply.
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Train 5 LNG Destined for Europe
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7. The majority of LNG output from Train 5 will head to
European markets, with Distrigas, Zeebrugge terminal in
Belgium being the main recipient. From there it will be
shipped to customers across Europe. The Zeebrugge facility is
already fully operational, having exported some 10 cargoes to
Europe so far. LNG output from Train 5 will head to European
markets, with Distrigas of Belgium being one of the
recipients. The Distrigas facility is already fully
operational, having exported some 10 cargoes to Europe so far.
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Qatar LNG to U.S. in 2009
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8. In 2008, RasGas will begin supplying LNG to the Chinese
Petroleum Corporation in Taiwan, and in 2009 to the Golden
Pass terminal in Texas, assuming CFIUS approval of the
project. To fulfill these contracts, RasGas has begun
construction of Trains 6 and 7, both with a production
capacity of 7.8 mtpa, or 17.6 mtpa total. Train 6 is due to
come on stream in 2008, and Train 7 in 2009.
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Condensate, Butane and Propane
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9. Besides LNG, Train 5 also produces 32,000 barrels per day
of gas condensate, a high quality crude oil, and 14,000
barrels per day of butane and propane. RasGas continues its
development with Trains 6 and 7 with a production capacity of
7.8 mtpa each currently under construction and slated for
completion in 2008 and 2009 respectively.
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DLM Technology Reduces Nitrous Oxide Emissions
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10. Train 5 is the first LNG facility in Qatar to use Dry Low
Nox (DLM) technology that significantly reduces nitrous oxide
emissions. All future LNG trains will also be equipped with
the DLN system.
UNTERMEYER
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EPET ECON PGOV QA
SUBJECT: LAUNCH OF RASGAS TRAIN 5 MAKES QATAR WORLD'S
LARGEST LNG PRODUCER
1. Summary. Qatar recently launched RasGas Train 5, the
world,s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) production
facility. The start-up of Train 5, which will produce 4.7
million tons of LNG per annum (mtpa),will increase Qatar's
total LNG production capacity to approximately 30.7 mtpa,
making it the world,s largest LNG producer. End Summary.
-------------- --------------
RasGas Train 5 Makes Qatar World's Largest LNG producer
-------------- --------------
2. On March 21, 2007, Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani
inaugurated the USD 1.7 billion RasGas Train 5 at Ras Laffan
Industrial City. The start-up of Train 5, which will produce
4.7 mtpa of LNG, will increase Qatar's total LNG production
capacity to approximately 30.7 mtpa, making it the world,s
largest LNG producer.
3. With Train 5 going online, Qatar's total LNG output of
30.7 mtpa will be produced from eight trains. Qatargas has
three LNG trains, each having an annual production capacity
of 3.3 mtpa, and totaling approximately 9.9 mtpa. RasGas
Trains 1 and 2 each have an annual production capacity of 3.3
mtpa, while Trains 3, 4 and 5 each produce 4.7 mtpa, totaling
20.7 mtpa. Together Trains 3, 4 and 5 represent one of the
largest and most innovative LNG developments ever completed.
4. The Train 5 project cost approximately USD 1.7 billion,
which includes both the onshore and offshore components. Nine
wells have been dug as part of the Train 5 project, bringing
to 90 the amount of wells that RasGas has dug. Train 5 was
completed in 27 months, 3 months ahead of schedule, with an
outstanding safety record. The EPC start date for the project
was June 30, 2004. EPC completion was declared on October 25,
2006, and Train 5 brought on stream on November 22, 2006.
Train 5 is the fastest train of its size ever to be
constructed.
5. RasGas expansion of Trains 3 through Train 7 is projected
to cost USD 14 billion. Including other investments made in
Trains 1 and 2, Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil will invest a
total of approximately USD 20 billion in RasGas.
--------------
One-Third of World LNG Supply by 2010
--------------
6. Train 5 will bring RasGas total output to nearly 21 mtpa.
RasGas total output will increase to approximately 36.6 mtpa
when Trains 6 and 7 come on stream. This will coincide with
Qatar Petroleum,s plan to reach a production capacity of 77
mtpa by 2010. At that stage, Qatar will account for fully
one-third of the projected world LNG supply.
--------------
Train 5 LNG Destined for Europe
--------------
7. The majority of LNG output from Train 5 will head to
European markets, with Distrigas, Zeebrugge terminal in
Belgium being the main recipient. From there it will be
shipped to customers across Europe. The Zeebrugge facility is
already fully operational, having exported some 10 cargoes to
Europe so far. LNG output from Train 5 will head to European
markets, with Distrigas of Belgium being one of the
recipients. The Distrigas facility is already fully
operational, having exported some 10 cargoes to Europe so far.
--------------
Qatar LNG to U.S. in 2009
--------------
8. In 2008, RasGas will begin supplying LNG to the Chinese
Petroleum Corporation in Taiwan, and in 2009 to the Golden
Pass terminal in Texas, assuming CFIUS approval of the
project. To fulfill these contracts, RasGas has begun
construction of Trains 6 and 7, both with a production
capacity of 7.8 mtpa, or 17.6 mtpa total. Train 6 is due to
come on stream in 2008, and Train 7 in 2009.
--------------
Condensate, Butane and Propane
--------------
9. Besides LNG, Train 5 also produces 32,000 barrels per day
of gas condensate, a high quality crude oil, and 14,000
barrels per day of butane and propane. RasGas continues its
development with Trains 6 and 7 with a production capacity of
7.8 mtpa each currently under construction and slated for
completion in 2008 and 2009 respectively.
-------------- -
DLM Technology Reduces Nitrous Oxide Emissions
-------------- -
10. Train 5 is the first LNG facility in Qatar to use Dry Low
Nox (DLM) technology that significantly reduces nitrous oxide
emissions. All future LNG trains will also be equipped with
the DLN system.
UNTERMEYER