Qatar, Shell eye long term LNG supply to China

DUBAI, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Qatar LNG producer Qatargas is in discussions with its partner Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L: Quote, Profile, Research) for long term LNG sales to China, a Qatargas spokeswoman said on Thursday.

"The parties are optimistic about these long term supply discussions from Qatargas to China," she said, "Should these discussions be successful this would be the first long term deal for Qatari LNG to China."

(Reporting by Simon Webb)