# Qatar and Saudi Arabia signed energy-cooperation MoU

> Signed in Riyadh on October 11, the framework covers cooperation from oil and gas to renewables.

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- Published: 2026-10-12T01:11:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-12T06:25:02+03:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-11
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Qatar and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding to frame cooperation in the energy sector. Qatar News Agency’s October 12 report said the signing took place in Riyadh on October 11 on the sidelines of meetings and events associated with the International Energy Forum ministerial meeting and the World Petroleum Congress.

The MoU covers oil and gas, refining, petrochemicals, electricity, clean hydrogen, renewable energy, efficiency and storage, as well as carbon-capture, transport, reuse and storage cooperation. It enters into force after domestic legal procedures in both countries are completed. The agreement is a cooperation framework, not a project tender, EPC award or report of completed facilities.

## Data

### Qatar–Saudi energy cooperation framework

Scope of the MoU signed October 11 and reported by QNA on October 12.

Methodology: Entry into force depends on completion of domestic legal procedures in both countries.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-11 | Areas of cooperation | The signed MoU establishes a framework for energy cooperation, spanning oil and gas through carbon-management technologies. The report does not say projects have been implemented. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [Qatar News Agency (QNA)](<https://qna.org.qa/en/news/news-details?id=qatar-saudi-arabia-sign-energy-cooperation-mou&date=12%2F10%2F2026>) (Source checked: 2026-10-12; Published: 2026-10-12)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-12T06:25:02+03:00: Wording in this article's language editions was corrected to retain the article's full information and scope.

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