Qatargas could sign a new long-term supply deal with Japanese LNG buyers, according to chief executive Khalid Al-Thani.

Asked about any additional tie-up with LNG-hungry Chubu Electric (see right), he said the potential deals would involve other importers.



Qatargas has struck deals to divert about 10 million tonnes to Japan following the March earthquake and tsunami that hobbled the country’s nuclear power industry.



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