A massive explosion at a gas processing facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone has killed 13 people and injured 66 others, according to Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi.
The blast occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility, one of the critical nodes in the country's energy infrastructure, marking one of the deadliest accidents at a Gulf energy facility in recent years.
Global LNG markets reacted swiftly to the news, with spot prices jumping on fears of immediate supply disruption.
Qatar, the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas, relies on the Ras Laffan complex for a significant portion of its production capacity.
The incident has introduced acute uncertainty into the supply chain, particularly for Asian buyers who depend heavily on Qatari cargoes.
The Barzan facility is integral to the local gas supply network that feeds into the broader LNG export operations.