Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 people Qatar's energy minister says an explosion killed at least 13 people at a key gas export terminal AAP · Jun 22
Iran-US war latest: US waives Iran oil sanctions as Tehran disputes Vance’s nuclear inspection claims Iran will now be able to export oil in US dollars for the first time in decades The Independent UK · Jun 22
Watch: Huge fireball erupts after blast at Qatar gas facility; 54 hurt, 18 missing after explosion A significant explosion and fire at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major LNG hub, has left at least 54 people injured and 18 missing. The incident occurred during the start-up of the Barzan gas supply facility. Authorities are investigating the 'technical accident' and have deployed search teams for the… The Times of India · Jun 22
Qatar plans to rapidly restart LNG production after Hormuz opens Qatar plans to quickly ramp up liquefied natural gas production to nearly full capacity within two months of the Strait of Hormuz reopening. QatarEnergy expects to reach 50% output a month after safe passage is restored, with the remaining capacity to take years to fully recover from recent damage. The Economic Times · Jun 16
The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadows As the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by adopting tactics more commonly associated with the oil industry's “shadow fleet.” LNG carriers are increasingly switching off transponders, travelling in pairs, and making “dark transits” through the… The Economic Times · Jun 2
QatarEnergy extends force majeure to mid-August, Italian Edison looks to US for replacements QatarEnergy has prolonged its force majeure on LNG shipments to Italian utility Edison. This impacts supply and Edison's financial performance. The company is securing alternative supplies from the United States. Despite disruptions, Edison assures end customers will not face shortages. The situation highlights ongoing energy supply chain challenges. The Economic Times · May 26
Egypt to ship Cypriot gas to Europe in QatarEnergy deal QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil have signed a deal with Egypt to pipe Cypriot offshore gas to Egyptian liquefaction facilities for export to Europe — the latest sign that Egypt is becoming the Eastern Mediterranean's dominant energy hub. Euronews · May 22
Qatar pushes ahead with North Field expansion despite LNG disruptions Qatar is moving ahead with its North Field gas expansion after awarding a key contract, even as regional tensions continue to disrupt LNG output and exports. Euronews · Apr 28
QatarEnergy launches first LNG exports from $10bn Golden Pass project in Texas QatarEnergy has launched the first LNG exports from its Golden Pass project in Texas, deepening its presence in the US and strengthening its position in global gas markets. Euronews · Apr 23
Iran strikes tanker off Qatar coast as Tehran's attacks on Gulf states persist Qatar said it had intercepted two Iranian cruise missiles, while a third struck a fuel tanker off its coast. All 21 crew members were safely evacuated, with no injuries or environmental damage reported. Euronews · Apr 1
Iran Attack Wipes Out 17% of Qatar LNG — CEO Says 'Never in My Wildest Dreams' Explore the impact of the recent missile strike on Qatar's LNG hub, Ras Laffan Industrial City, and its implications for global energy markets. International Business Times UK · Mar 20
Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran and Beirut - as it happened This blog is closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 20
Iran Missile Attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan Threatens Global LNG Supply and Energy Security Iran's missile attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, a key LNG hub, raises urgent global energy security concerns amid escalating Gulf tensions. International Business Times UK · Mar 19
Why Israel’s attack on the South Pars gas field in Iran is such a major escalation Trump claims that he knows nothing about the Israeli strike that has prompted heavy retaliation from Tehran The Independent UK · Mar 19
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19 Oil and gas prices jump after Iran and Israel attack gasfields State-run QatarEnergy says Iranian attack on its facilities has wiped out 17% of its LNG capacity for up to five years
Evening Standard · Mar 19 Trump warns US will 'massively blow up' world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again ‘The pendulum of war has swung to a full-scale economic war,’ warns Iranian governor - as oil price rises again
The Times of India · Mar 19 South Pars, Ras Laffan & more: Which energy sites have been hit so far in Iran war? Qatar condemned what it called a “brutal Iranian attack targeting Ras Laffan,” saying it posed a direct threat to national security. The foreign ministry also warned that “Targeting energy infrastructure constitutes a threat to global energy security, to the peoples of the region, and to its environment.” As missile and…
The Guardian - AU · Mar 19 Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar US president says ‘extremely important and valuable’ site will be targeted if Iran continues to attack Qatar facilities
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Iran-US war latest: Israel launches fresh attack as Trump tells Netanyahu not to repeat strikes on Iranian energy Benjamin Netanyahu said Tehran is ‘weaker than ever’ as he praised Donald Trump for his co-operation in the US-Israeli war
The Times of India · Mar 18 Qatar expels Iranian military, security attachés and staff after strikes on key energy facilities Qatar expelled key Iranian military and security officials following missile strikes on its energy infrastructure. The Qatari Foreign Ministry declared the attachés and their staff persona non grata, citing repeated Iranian aggression and violations of sovereignty. This diplomatic fallout follows significant damage to the Ras Laffan Industrial City, a critical…
The Times of India · Mar 18 Qatar gas hub hit by missile, fire erupts at key LNG facility: Ras Laffan attack shakes global energy markets amid Iran vs US-Israel war A missile attack on Qatar's vital gas facility, a shared energy lifeline with Iran, has triggered a fire and damage, escalating the ongoing Iran vs US–Israel war. This strike targets critical global energy infrastructure, raising fears of widespread supply disruptions and economic instability. The incident marks a dangerous shift towards…
Tom’s Hardware · Mar 12 Qatar helium shutdown puts chip supply chain on a two-week clock — SK hynix forced to diversify after 30% of global supply removed from the market QatarEnergy has not restarted helium production at its Ras Laffan complex nine days after Iranian drone strikes forced the facility offline.
International Business Times UK · Mar 6 Saudi Arabia And Gulf Allies Reportedly Discussing Withdrawing From US Contracts Amid Rising Iran Tensions Gulf nations are reviewing their investment commitments to the US due to the ongoing Iran conflict, impacting global economies.
Euronews · Mar 4 QatarEnergy declares force majeure as attacks halt liquid natural gas production As Doha intercepts further attacks from Tehran, authorities have also arrested 10 individuals suspected of being sleeper cells linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
International Business Times UK · Mar 4 Qatar LNG Halt Triggers 70% Spike in European Gas Prices as Energy Security Concerns Rise Discover how Qatar's LNG production halt impacts global energy markets, causing a 70% surge in Dutch TTF natural gas futures. Learn about the implications for Europe and Asia's energy supply.