At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas complex on Sunday evening.
The blast occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility during a restart procedure, according to authorities who described the incident as a technical accident.
The incident marks a severe setback for operations at the industrial zone, which is central to Qatar’s energy export infrastructure.
The accident has immediate implications for global LNG supply dynamics.
Ras Laffan is the heart of Qatar’s LNG production, and any disruption to its local gas supply network can ripple through the broader export chain.
With the facility undergoing restart efforts, the explosion suggests that operational stability remains fragile.