Core Viewpoint - The report from Guojin Securities indicates an upward trend in the natural gas sector in the Middle East, with significant production increases expected from Saudi Arabia and Qatar by 2030 [1] Group 1: Production and Development - Saudi Arabia and Qatar are projected to increase their natural gas production by 60% and 44% respectively by 2030 [1] - Development efforts are being intensified in the Jafurah and North Field areas [1] Group 2: Demand and Export - 80% of the natural gas produced will be used for domestic power generation and industrial purposes, while 20% will be exported as LNG to the Asia-Pacific region [1] - Demand in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow by 32% by 2030 [1] Group 3: Industry Growth and Opportunities - The EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts in the Middle East oil and gas sector are projected to reach $101.2 billion in 2024, doubling year-on-year [1] - Chinese contractors are expected to see a 117% increase in their share of these contracts [1] - There is a concurrent rise in demand for compressors, valves, cryogenic equipment, and gas turbines, benefiting domestic manufacturers such as Jereh, Neway, Zhongtai, and Yingliu [1]