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Four oil and gas tankers, including three controlled by QatarEnergy and an Indian-flagged VLCC, turned back from the Strait of Hormuz after attacks damaged a Qatari LNG tanker and a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker. Maritime authorities raised the threat risk to 'severe,' prompting diversions and the exit of 16 LNG cargoes and 10 crude oil shipments from the region.

QatarEnergy extended its force majeure, withholding four additional liquefied natural gas cargoes until September, disrupting the LNG market and affecting Italian shipments.

ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy plan to start natural gas production by 2033 from two undersea deposits in Cyprus' exclusive economic zone, with gas likely transported via pipeline to Egypt for liquefaction. The deposits, Glaucus and Pegasus, hold an estimated 7 trillion cubic feet of gas, and the companies aim to expand exploration in the region.

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC affiliate XRG has secured a 32% stake in three upstream blocks in Argentina, partnering with Eni and YPF to supply gas for the country's first LNG export terminal. This move aligns with Gulf energy majors expanding international LNG investments amid constrained home market exports.

The QatarEnergy-chartered LNG tanker Umm Slal reversed course near the Strait of Hormuz, following a similar action by Gaslog Shanghai. The reversals coincide with Iran's IRGC warnings about unauthorized shipping routes and U.S. strikes on Iran in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship. Kpler notes this adds uncertainty to LNG shipping in the Gulf.

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani stated that the country will resume normal liquefied natural gas production within a few weeks after suspending it due to Iranian attacks on the Ras Laffan plant. An explosion at the plant caused by a technical accident resulted in 13 deaths and at least 66 injuries.

Qatar expects most LNG output to return within weeks, according to the Financial Times. QatarEnergy operates the world's largest LNG export plant in Ras Laffan.

An explosion at Qatar's Barzan gas supply facility in Ras Laffan killed 13 people and injured 66 others as workers attempted to resume operations after Iran's prior attack. The incident occurred amid efforts to restart exports following Iran's reduced control over the Strait of Hormuz, with Qatar's energy minister stating the blast was accidental, not sabotage.

An explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, killed 13 people including Indians and injured 66 others. Qatar's Minister and CEO of QatarEnergy, Mr. Al-Kaabi, confirmed the incident occurred on June 21, 2026.

An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas export terminal killed 13 workers and injured 66 others as operations resumed after Iranian attacks disrupted production. The blast, described as accidental by Qatari officials, occurred at the Barzan gas facility, a key site for natural gas used in regional energy and desalination projects.

An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial area killed 13 people and injured dozens as workers resumed operations at the Barzan gas supply facility. The incident occurred after Iran bombed the terminal during the war, disrupting global energy markets and complicating Qatar's efforts to restart gas exports.

An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial area killed 13 people and injured dozens as workers resumed operations at the Barzan gas supply facility after Iran's earlier bombing during the war. The incident could disrupt global energy markets, as Qatar is a major natural gas producer.

An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial complex injured 54 people and left 18 missing, caused by a technical malfunction. Emergency teams controlled the fire, and authorities confirmed no public safety risks or facility leaks. Previous Iranian missile strikes in March had damaged the site, disrupting LNG exports.

An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial area injured 54 people and left 18 missing as workers attempted to restart operations at the Barzan gas supply facility following Iranian attacks. The incident could disrupt global energy markets, as Qatar is a major natural gas producer.

An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG gas export terminal injured dozens and left 18 people missing. The incident occurred during efforts to restart production at the plant, which was previously bombed during an Iran war, and could impact global energy markets.

Fifty-four people were injured and 18 are missing following an explosion and fire at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City's Barzan local gas supply facility. Emergency teams contained the fire, which is now under control, according to QatarEnergy.

An explosion caused by a technical accident occurred at a factory in Ras Laffan, Qatar, resulting in several injuries but no safety-threatening leaks. QatarEnergy confirmed the incident at its Barzan gas supply facility, stating the fire was under control after emergency teams were deployed.

Qatar's LNG exports show tentative recovery as a tanker transited the Strait of Hormuz, a key route affected by the Iran war. QatarEnergy aims to restore 50% of output capacity within a month of the strait reopening fully, with full production hindered by Iran's earlier attacks on two LNG plants, requiring up to $26 billion and five years for repairs. The IMF projects an 8.6% GDP contraction for Qatar this year, the worst in the Gulf.

Dubai developer Majid Al Futtaim has invoked force majeure clauses in home sales contracts at Tilal Al Ghaf due to disruptions from the Iran war, citing supply chain challenges and rising material costs. The company blames rerouted trade flows for delays in construction materials and higher shipping expenses, impacting project timelines and investor returns.

QatarEnergy and Shell announced a new oil discovery off the coast of Namibia. The discovery involves international energy companies and Namibia's offshore region.

Italian stocks reached a 26-year record high, driven by energy and semiconductor sectors. Major energy companies like Eni SpA, Chevron Corp., QatarEnergy, and Repsol SA secured oil and gas exploration rights in Libya.

Mubadala Energy is backing a $13 billion LNG export project in Louisiana expected to produce 9.5 million tons annually starting in 2030. This reflects growing Arab Gulf investment in US energy as global demand rises and Middle Eastern producers face capacity constraints from geopolitical disruptions.