QatarEnergy Taps Samsung C&T for World’s Largest LNG Carbon Capture Project

QatarEnergy has officially awarded Samsung C&T Corporation a landmark engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for a state-of-the-art carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project at its LNG facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City. With an annual capacity to capture and store 4.1 million tons of CO₂, the project ranks among the largest CCS initiatives globally, reinforcing QatarEnergy’s strategy to significantly reduce carbon emissions while expanding its LNG operations. The contract, valued at approximately KRW 1.91 trillion (USD 1.4–1.7 billion), includes the construction of advanced facilities for CO₂ compression, dehydration, and transportation to a secure sequestration site. QatarEnergy’s CEO and Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, highlighted that all future LNG expansion projects will integrate carbon capture technologies, underlining the company’s commitment to sustainable energy practices. The project builds on QatarEnergy’s existing CCS portfolio, which includes ongoing projects capturing over 3 million tons of CO₂ per year, and is part of a broader vision to capture more than 11 million tons of CO₂ annually by 2035. For Samsung C&T, this project strengthens its position in the region’s growing carbon management market and demonstrates its expertise in delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure projects. Analysts note that the project not only advances Qatar’s environmental goals but also positions the country as a global leader in low-carbon LNG production. Construction is expected to progress over the coming years, with the project playing a crucial role in meeting both national and international climate commitments. This development highlights the growing trend of integrating CCS technology into conventional energy operations, signaling a shift toward more sustainable hydrocarbon production in the Gulf region. QatarEnergy’s approach could serve as a model for other major LNG exporters seeking to balance production growth with environmental responsibility.