An explosion at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial area has injured 54 people and left 18 others missing, according to reports from wire services.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening at the Barzan local gas supply facility, a critical node in the country's energy infrastructure.
Emergency services are currently managing the aftermath as authorities work to locate the missing individuals.
The blast took place while workers were attempting to restart operations that had been halted following an Iranian attack on the complex.
This timing underscores the fragility of the region's energy infrastructure amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Ras Laffan is one of the world's largest LNG export hubs, and any disruption to its operations has the potential to ripple through global gas markets.