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QPI and Centrica agree to Memorandum of Understanding covering joint energy-related investment opportunities
Doha 5 / 12 / 2011 -- His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, Qatar's Minister of Energy and Industry and Chairman of the Board of Qatar Petroleum International (QPI), signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) detailing cooperation in energy-related investments between QPI and Centrica plc, as represented by its CEO Sam Laidlaw.
Investment targets will include new or existing projects in upstream oil and gas including, where appropriate, liquefied natural gas (LNG), gas storage as well as combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) generation assets and downstream opportunities, in accordance with each company's strategic priorities.
QPI is the international investment arm of Qatar Petroleum , while Centrica plc is the parent company of British Gas.
The alliance also demonstrates QPI's objective to play a greater role internationally with partners, such as Centrica. The strategic alliance will also build on the cooperation between the companies through sharing best practices in respect of the management of assets and commercial expertise. In his comments, HE Dr. Al-Sada said, "I am pleased to note that QPI and Centrica have agreed to explore various project opportunities together worldwide. This strategic alliance will reinforce QPI's objective to transform itself into a more active international player in the upstream, downstream, gas and power sectors as part of the greater objective of the State of Qatar to be play a greater role in world energy markets. It is also consistent with the vision of H.H. The Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, which is further evidenced by our hosting of the 20th World Petroleum Congress in Qatar. I am confident that both QPI and Centrica can focus on value-added activities and translate challenges into practical solutions and opportunities in today's world."
Nasser Al-Jaidah, CEO of QPI, said "We, too, are pleased with this strategic alliance. This is in line with the vision of HE The Minister of Energy & Industry to diversify QPI's portfolios into various sectors. We are very delighted with this cooperation and we look forward to exploring some prospective opportunities together."
Mark Hanafin, Managing Director of Centrica Energy, added "Our ongoing relationship with Qatar is extremely important, not only to Centrica but also to the UK. We have always been impressed by the scale of ambition shown by Qatar and I look forward to working closely together with QPI as we look to grow our businesses in the energy sector."
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Notes to editors
The MOU will be subject to renewal on an annual basis.
Centrica is a top 30 FTSE 100 integrated energy company operating predominately in the UK and North America. Upstream it sources, generates, processes, trades and stores energy. Downstream it supplies gas and electricity to millions of homes and businesses and offers a range of home energy solutions and low carbon products and services.
QPI is a subsidiary of Qatar Petroleum which explores and invests in investment opportunities outside the State of Qatar in the upstream, midstream, gas, power, downstream and petrochemical sectors.
For more enquiries, please contact:
Centrica Investor Relations
+44 1753 494900
Centrica Media Relations
+44 800 107 7014
QPI Media Relations
Naji Elias Abi-Aad
+974-4520-124
© Press Release 2011
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