In 2009 Qatargas successfully started production from its latest 7.8 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) LNG mega trains. Train 4 started production in May 2009, followed in September by Train 5, raising the Company’s production capacity to nearly 26 mtpa. Qatargas' total LNG production is expected to increase to 42 mtpa when two more 7.8 mtpa trains currently under construction, begin production in 2010.