Qatar is securing long-term liquefied natural gas supplies from US producers to reduce exposure to geopolitical disruptions in the Gulf. QatarEnergy. Qatar is turning to American liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers to protect its energy trading operations from geopolitical risks in the Gulf, particularly potential disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.The world's second-largest LNG exporter has signed long-term agreements with US producers, marking a shift in its international energy strategy.