QatarEnergy is negotiating multi-year U.S. liquefied natural gas contracts through 2031 with Venture Global, Cheniere Energy and Woodside to replace exports lost after Iranian strikes damaged two of the 14 LNG trains at its Ras Laffan facility and a gas-to-liquids plant in March. QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi said the damage would sideline 12.8 million tons per year of LNG capacity for three to five years. QatarEnergy Trading is seeking 2 million to 3 million metric tons per annum through 2031, marking a shift from buying dozens of U.S. spot cargoes to cover commitments to Asian clients. The company has renewed force majeure notices monthly, most recently through November, with further extensions possible while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. About 80% of Qatar's LNG shipments normally go to Asia, where buyers are seeking alternatives and some market participants are testing scenarios with no Qatari gas available.