Market Overview
The Qatar LNG-to-power market was valued at USD 107.57 Million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 235.96 Million by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 9.12% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2034. The market growth is powered by aggressive LNG production expansion necessitating integrated power infrastructure, swift solar energy integration to diversify energy sources, and the adoption of Independent Power Producer (IPP) models that encourage innovation and attract investments. Emphasis on carbon capture and storage technologies alongside power generation is further enhancing market share. Learn more at the Qatar LNG-to-Power Market.
How AI is Reshaping the Future of Qatar LNG-To-Power Market
- QatarEnergy's leadership highlights how AI-driven data centers create steady, high-volume baseload power needs, boosting global LNG demand and justifying massive expansions like the North Field project to reach 126 million tonnes per year capacity.
- In discussions at recent industry events, Qatar's energy minister notes that AI accounts for 10% to 20% of electricity demand in many countries, turning expected LNG oversupply into potential shortages and strengthening Qatar's position as a key supplier.
- AI's relentless power hunger is shifting buyer focus toward reliable gas for data centers, with QatarEnergy aggressively securing long-term deals and building one of the world's largest LNG carrier fleets to meet this sustained demand.
- Global LNG demand sits around 400 million tonnes annually today, but executives point to AI alongside Asia's growth and Europe's pivot as drivers pushing the market toward 600 million tonnes, where Qatar's reliable output plays a central role.
- QatarEnergy uses AI internally for optimizing operations in LNG production and power-related logistics, while positioning its gas as the go-to fuel for AI's energy-intensive needs in power generation worldwide.
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Market Growth Factors
The surge in global electricity demand, particularly from artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centers, has emerged as a major driver reshaping the LNG-to-power market. These technologies require sustained baseload power, prompting utilities and developers to favor reliable natural gas supplies over intermittent renewables in many regions. Qatar's strategic position as a leading exporter positions it to meet this rising need through expanded production and flexible delivery options. As importing countries pivot toward cleaner alternatives for thermal generation, Qatari LNG supports efficiency gains in power plants while addressing energy security concerns amid geopolitical shifts and the phase-out of other fuels.
Asia continues to anchor demand growth in the LNG-to-power sector, led by rapid economic expansion and efforts to enhance grid reliability in emerging economies. Countries increasingly rely on imported gas to fuel new combined-cycle plants and support industrial electrification. Qatar's long-term contracts and reliable supply chains strengthen its role in this dynamic, enabling stable fuel access for power utilities facing coal displacement pressures. This trend reinforces the importance of diversified sourcing to balance seasonal variations and ensure uninterrupted generation capacity across the region.
Europe's structural shift away from traditional pipeline dependencies has elevated LNG's prominence in the power mix, driving sustained imports for baseload and flexible generation. Post-disruption strategies emphasize diversification and resilience, with gas serving as a bridge fuel during renewable integration. Qatar's expansion initiatives align with this evolution by providing competitive, long-term volumes that help stabilize markets and support decarbonization pathways in thermal power systems, fostering greater reliance on imported LNG amid ongoing energy transition priorities.
Market Segmentation
Analysis by Project Type:
- Onshore Integrated LNG-to-Power Plants
- Offshore/Floating LNG-to-Power Projects
- Hybrid Gas-Renewable Power Plants
Analysis by Ownership:
- Government-owned Projects
- Public–private Partnerships (PPPs)
- Independent Power Producers (IPPs)
Analysis by Power Capacity Range:
- Small-scale (<500 MW)
- Medium (500–1000 MW)
- Large-scale (>1000 MW)
Analysis by Technology:
- Combined-cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT)
- Open-cycle Gas Turbines (OCGT)
- Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRU)
- Hybrid LNG-renewable Systems
Analysis by End User:
- Domestic Power Generation Sector
- Industrial and Desalination Sector
Analysis by Region:
- Ad Dawhah
- Al Rayyan
- Al Wakrah
- Others
Recent Development & News
- February 2026: QatarEnergy advances carbon capture in LNG facilities, with the CO₂ sequestration project targeting permanent storage of approximately 4.3 million tonnes per annum to reduce emissions and support lower-carbon LNG supply for power generation.
- February 2026: QatarEnergy signs a 27-year agreement with Japan's JERA to supply 3 million tons per annum of LNG, bolstering fuel for power generation amid rising demand from AI and data centers.
- January 2026: KAHRAMAA launches the Facility E IWPP with 2.4 GW gas-fired power capacity using hydrogen-ready M701JAC turbines, the first such advanced technology installation in Qatar, contributing about 23% to national grid capacity and integrating LNG-derived gas for reliable power and desalination.
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