QatarEnergy halts all LNG production after Iran attacks on Ras Laffan and Mesaieed
QatarEnergy — the world's largest LNG producer — announced the suspension of all LNG production after Iranian drone attacks struck its facilities at Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City. The company was set to declare force majeure on its LNG shipments. 82% of QatarEnergy's clients are Asian, meaning the shutdown will severely impact energy supplies to Japan, South Korea, China, and India. European gas prices surged on the news. This is the most significant attack on global energy infrastructure since the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.
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IRGC: QatarEnergy LNG production halted is the intended outcome. Qatar hosts Al Udeid Air Base — the largest US airbase in the Middle East. Economic pressure is war.
CENTCOM: Iranian attacks on Qatari LNG infrastructure threaten global energy security. US air defenses operating over Qatar. QatarEnergy evacuation of non-essential staff underway.
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BREAKING: QatarEnergy — the world's largest LNG producer — halts ALL production of liquefied natural gas. "Due to military attacks on QatarEnergy's operating facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City, QatarEnergy has ceased production of LNG and associated products." QatarEnergy supplies ~1/3 of global LNG. 82% of clients are Asian (Japan, South Korea, China, India). Force majeure on LNG shipments expected. European gas benchmark TTF surges 18%.
LIVE: QatarEnergy has HALTED all LNG production following Iranian drone attacks on Ras Laffan and Mesaieed industrial cities. This removes approximately 77 million tonnes/year of LNG from global supply. Gas prices have doubled in Asia. The global energy crisis is escalating rapidly. #IranWar
QatarEnergy confirms: All LNG production operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed have been suspended following attacks on our facilities. The safety and security of our personnel is our absolute priority. Non-essential staff evacuation underway. Updates to follow.