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QatarEnergy redirects LNG shipment to Spain via Cape of Good Hope

QatarEnergy has rerouted an liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment for Spain's Endesa around the Cape of Good Hope due to rising tensions in the Red Sea region, extending the voyage to nearly four weeks, despite previous expedited passages through the Suez Canal.

QatarEnergy redirects LNG shipment to Spain via Cape of Good Hope

In response to escalating tensions in the Red Sea region, QatarEnergy has opted to reroute an LNG shipment destined for Spain's Endesa around the Cape of Good Hope instead of traversing the Suez Canal. The 127,500m³ Al Khor, originating from Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefaction plant, embarked on its journey and is anticipated to dock in Barcelona by February 23rd. This decision extends the voyage duration to nearly four weeks, a notable contrast to previous expedited passages through the Suez Canal.

Endesa, upholding a long-term LNG supply contract with QatarEnergy until 2025, relies on consistent deliveries. However, additional shipments could face delays in the foreseeable future due to heightened security concerns stemming from Houthi militant activities in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. QatarEnergy has acknowledged that the current tensions in the Red Sea might impact delivery schedules, prompting the exploration of alternative maritime routes.

The complexities of the situation were underscored by Qatar's Methane Jane Elizabeth, which recently completed a European delivery via the Suez Canal. The journey, spanning over three weeks to reach European waters and almost four weeks to reach Belgium's Zeebrugge port, underscores the challenges posed by the region's geopolitical dynamics.

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