Qatar wants to deliver gas to Germany as soon as possible.
However, different times were given during a visit by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, to Berlin on Friday.
In a joint appearance with Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD), the Emir referred to an expansion in gas production, which could lead to deliveries in 2026/27.
He had previously told the "Handelsblatt": "The expansion of production in our North Dome gas field will not be completed until 2026, maybe even as early as 2025." However, he also held out the prospect of earlier delivery to Germany.
"We want our US liquid gas plant Golden Pass in Texas, in which Qatar Energy holds 70 percent, to be ready by 2024 so that we can deliver to Germany."
Eckhart Lohse
Head of the parliamentary editorial office in Berlin.
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According to Scholz, Qatar should play a central role in the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for Germany.
After the meeting with the emir, Scholz said that relations were also to be expanded in the field of high technology.
He also met Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Scholz referred to the expansion of the LNG infrastructure in Germany.
The Federal Chancellor described relations with the Gulf State as "very good" and continued to develop.
Because of the Russian war against Ukraine, Germany is trying to reduce its dependence on Russian gas by buying Qatari gas, among other things.
The Emir said he was looking forward to hosting the World Cup in Qatar later this year.
There is a great enthusiasm for sport in his country.
600,000 tickets have already been ordered from the German side.
In the press conference with Scholz, he was asked whether homosexual guests were also welcome in Qatar.
Al Thani said everyone is welcome and no one will be prevented from watching the football matches.
However, one wants the culture of Qatar to be respected.