Qatar is set to return its liquefied natural gas production and exports to standard operating levels within the coming weeks, according to reports from regional energy media.
The Gulf state’s move marks a decisive shift from the operational disruptions that have plagued its Ras Laffan complex, signaling that the immediate supply shock is receding.
The restoration of output is being facilitated by the resumption of operations at undamaged sections of the LNG facilities.
This operational pivot coincides with a broader thaw in regional logistics, as shipping activity in the Strait of Hormuz shows early signs of recovery.
Previously stranded supertankers have begun passing through the waterway, and Qatar has started dispatching empty LNG carriers to prepare for the influx of cargo.
For energy markets, the news provides a clear counterweight to the supply fears that emerged following the recent explosions at the Ras Laffan complex.