​​​​Qatar Petroleum has announced the official start of operations of the new Qatargas following the successful completion of the integration with Ras Gas, which was announced in December 2016.

Qatar Petroleum will be conducting feasibility studies to assess utilizing the available ethane feedstock made available after the decision not to go ahead with the Al-Karaana Petrochemicals Project.

Qatar boosts its petrochemical industry: Only recently, Qatar Petrochemical Company’s (QAPCO) launched its new flagship–site, the world's largest low–density polyethylene (LDPE) plant. The event attracted officials and dignitaries from industry and government, such as Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar.