An explosion at a gas export terminal in Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial area has injured 54 people and left 18 others missing, according to reports from The Hindu.
The incident occurred during a restart operation at the Barzan plant, a critical node in the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) production infrastructure.
Emergency services are currently responding to the scene, with authorities working to locate those unaccounted for.
The blast has immediately triggered concerns over potential supply disruptions in the global LNG market.
Qatar is one of the world’s largest LNG exporters, and any operational downtime at major facilities like Barzan can tighten available supply.
Traders are likely to monitor the situation closely for updates on the extent of the damage and the expected duration of the shutdown.