The Qatari state owned giant said that the deal will run until 31 December 2023 and represents an extension of a current contract that is due to expire on 31 December 2018.

"I am very pleased to extend our relationship with Petronas. At Qatargas, we are focused on building strong, long-term relationships with our customers, and reinforcing our reputation for being the most reliable and flexible supplier of LNG in the marketplace."