Qatar to boost gas output with new mega field expansion

On Sunday,Qatar announced new plans to expand output from the world's biggest natural gas field, saying it will boost capacity to 142 million tonnes per year before 2030.

North Field West will add a further 16 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year to existing expansion plans. The Qatar Energy chief said the firm will"immediately commence" with engineering works to ensure the expansion is completed on time.Qatar is one of the world's top LNG producers alongside the United States, Australia and Russia.