Antitrust Case AT.40416 | LNG sold by Qatar Petroleum in Europe

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Publication Date 21/06/2018
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The European Commission announced on 21 June 2018 the opening of an in-depth investigation to assess whether supply agreements between Qatar Petroleum companies exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) and European importers hindered the free flow of gas.

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The investigation would also focus on whether Qatar Petroleum's long-term agreements for the supply of LNG contain direct and/or indirect territorial restrictions.

Qatar Petroleum is the largest exporter of LNG globally and to Europe, controlling several companies that produce and export LNG to Europe.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/case_details.cfm?proc_code=1_40416
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European Commission: Press Release, 21.06.18: Commission opens investigation into restrictions to the free flow of gas sold by Qatar Petroleum in Europe http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-18-4239_en.htm
Reuters, 21.06.18: After Gazprom probe, EU investigates Qatar's long-term LNG contracts https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN1JH171
Qatar Petroleum: News, 21.06.18: Statement by Qatar Petroleum https://www.qp.com.qa/en/MediaCentre/Pages/ViewNews.aspx

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