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EXCLUSIVE: QatarEnergy buys US, other LNG to hedge future Hormuz disruptions - Reuters
Reuters · October 29, 2026 · Week 2026-44
Summary
QatarEnergy is reportedly purchasing LNG cargoes from the US and other non-Gulf sources to build a trading portfolio. This move is a strategic hedge to ensure it can meet supply commitments to its customers in the event of a conflict or blockade disrupting LNG exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Strategic Implication
Signals a major Gulf NOC is actively de-risking its portfolio against a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, influencing global LNG trade flows and regional risk premiums.