Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi
QP to market all crude oil exported from Qatar
DOHA, January 4, 2018
Qatar Petroleum (QP) has been designated as the exclusive entity to market and sell all crude oil exported from Qatar.
This follows a ministerial directive designating that all crude oil produced in the State of Qatar for export to international markets as a regulated product effective January 1, 2018.
Previously, QP and the various international oil companies active in the production of crude oil in Qatar were independently marketing crude oil based on their production entitlements. Going forward, QP becomes the single interface with the international markets for all marketing and sales related activities.
Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, QP President and CEO, described the announcement as a further step towards realising its vision to become one of the best national oil companies in the world, with roots in Qatar and a strong international presence.
Al-Kaabi said: “The regulation of crude oil exports is expected to deliver significant synergies in marketing and logistics, as well as cost efficiencies to the benefit of the State of Qatar and the crude oil producing entities. It will also further strengthen Qatar Petroleum's international marketing ability and expand its global footprint.”
He said: “This is an important milestone in support of the continued and sustained growth and development of our national economy.”
QPSPP, formerly known as Qatar International Petroleum Marketing Company Limited’ (Tasweeq), was established pursuant to Decree Law No. (15) of 2007 concerning the Organization of Marketing and Selling of Regulated Products Outside the State of Qatar, and is wholly-owned by the State of Qatar.
Qatar Petroleum was appointed by the State of Qatar, pursuant to Law No. (9) of 2016, as QPSPP's marketing agent in order to leverage the combined set of technical, commercial and financial capabilities and to achieve cost efficiency through the harvesting of synergies.
