Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex, a devastating incident that has reignited fears over global gas supply stability.
The blast occurred as workers attempted to restart operations at the facility, which had been halted following an earlier Iranian attack.
Authorities confirmed the casualties and reported that dozens more were injured, marking a significant escalation in the operational risks facing one of the world’s largest LNG export hubs.
Global LNG markets reacted swiftly to the news, with prices surging on concerns that the incident could delay the resumption of exports from the critical Ras Laffan zone.
The explosion has introduced fresh uncertainty into an already fragile supply landscape, where markets had been cautiously pricing in a gradual recovery of Qatari output following the geopolitical tensions.
Traders are now reassessing the timeline for full operational restart, with many expecting prolonged disruptions to flow schedules.