Qatar shortlists partners for North Field expansion, but may go it alone

Expanding Qatar's liquefied natural gas facilities is one of the energy sector's most lucrative projects.

Qatar has shortlisted international oil firms for a stake in its expanded North Field megaproject, Qatar Petroleum's chief executive told Reuters, but may still choose to go it alone unless majors offer it significant value.

The expansion of tiny but gas-rich Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, already the world's largest, is one of the energy sector's most lucrative projects, and the world's top oil and gas majors have been racing to secure a stake.

Invitations to bid were sent out last month and the result is due to be announced in the first quarter of 2020, said Kaabi, who is also