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QatarEnergy Declares Force Majeure After Attacks on LNG Facilities

Published March 4, 2026, 17:13
QatarEnergy Declares Force Majeure After Attacks on LNG Facilities

QatarEnergy has declared a state of force majeure after attacks on two key liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facilities, leading to a production halt. The attacks, attributed to Iran, targeted the Ras Laffan and Mesaieed facilities, two major LNG production and export hubs for Qatar. The declaration of force majeure protects QatarEnergy from potential penalties or claims for breach of supply contracts due to the production disruption. The halt in LNG production exacerbates concerns in international energy markets, as Qatar is one of the world's largest LNG exporters. The Ras Laffan and Mesaieed facilities are critical energy hubs for Qatar. The attacks were carried out with missiles and drones, according to the Qatari Ministry of Defense. This situation creates uncertainty for global energy security. QatarEnergy announced that LNG production has been halted since Monday. This development exacerbates concerns about the adequacy of energy resources, particularly in Europe and Asia, which rely on Qatari LNG.