North Field

natural gas field, Persian Gulf

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The North Field, located in the Persian Gulf, is one of the world's largest natural gas fields. Qatar's economic prosperity is largely derived from the extraction and export of natural gas, with the North Field being a primary source of this resource. While Qatar also has petroleum reserves, its focus has shifted to developing its extensive natural gas resources, particularly from the North Field, to reduce dependency on oil. This strategic development, often in partnership with international companies, has made natural gas a dominant contributor to Qatar's revenues and GDP.1

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…natural gas, and its offshore North Field is one of the largest gas fields in the world. The country’s petroleum reserves, found both onshore along the western coast at Dukhān and offshore from the eastern coast, are modest by regional standards.
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…natural gas, and its offshore North Field is one of the largest gas fields in the world. The country’s petroleum reserves, found both onshore along the western coast at Dukhān and offshore from the eastern coast, are modest by regional standards.
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