Recent developments

In 2019, Qatar left the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, reflecting the country’s desire to develop and increase its natural gas production.

In September 2020, QatarEnergy successfully upgraded the Mesaieed refinery, marking a significant achievement for Qatar as all of the country’s refineries became capable of producing diesel fuel compliant with Euro V-equivalent diesel standards. This includes not only traditional refineries, but also gas to liquid (GtL) refineries.

In November 2021, the Qatari Ministry of Transportation announced that they are implementing the use of Euro V-enabling diesel fuel for all new buses and trucks.

In January 2023, the government started implementing Euro 5 emission standards for diesel vehicles. Thus, Qatar has switched to