Ras Laffan
Coverage of Ras Laffan in the Nexus archive.
- Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz after vessel attacks
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.
- Empty LNG Tankers Mass Outside Qatar as Exports Tick Higher
Empty LNG tankers have gathered outside Ras Laffan in Qatar over the past week as exports increase. The buildup of empty ships indicates higher LNG export activity.
- Qatar Sees Most LNG Output Returning Within Weeks, FT Says
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.
- Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations
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.
- Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations
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.
- Several reported injured after explosion at factory in Qatar
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.
- Loud boom heard in Doha as explosion at factory reported
A loud boom was heard in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday evening, linked to an explosion at a factory in Ras Laffan caused by a technical incident. The Qatar Interior Ministry reported no injuries or leaks.
- The U.S. and Iran have signed a peace deal. How long will it take for oil flows in Asia to return to normal?
The U.S. and Iran signed a peace deal on June 17, leading Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict had disrupted global oil supplies, particularly affecting Southeast Asian markets, but experts predict it will take months for oil flows and prices to return to pre-war levels due to logistical challenges and depleted stockpiles.
- Report: Qatar offered to cut gas production in exchange for Iran sparing key facility
Qatar reportedly offered to cut gas production in exchange for Iran sparing a key facility, according to a Washington Post report. Doha denies the claim, which is part of an alleged effort to pressure the US and Israel to end the war and protect Ras Laffan.
- The Bromine Chokepoint: How Strife in the Middle East Could Halt Production of the World’s Memory Chips
Middle East tensions have exposed a critical vulnerability in semiconductor supply chains, particularly regarding bromine production. While helium shortages from Qatar have received attention, bromine—used to produce hydrogen bromide gas essential for South Korean chip manufacturing—poses a potentially greater threat to global memory chip production.