QatarEnergy buys stakes in Uruguay offshore blocks from Shell subsidiary

Published May 20, 2026 Updated May 20, 2026 02:00pm

QatarEnergy has acquired interests in three offshore exploration blocks in Uruguay from a subsidiary of Shell, marking its first entry into the South American country’s upstream energy sector, the state-owned company said on Wednesday without disclosing financial details, AFP reports.

The Qatari energy giant’s South American exploration expansion also strengthens its strategic alliance with Shell, one of its key partners in energy projects within Qatar and elsewhere.

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