Qatar's state-owned energy company halts LNG production after Iran drone attacks [View all]

Source: CNBC

Published Mon, Mar 2 2026 7:46 AM EST Updated 1 Min Ago


QatarEnergy said Monday that it had halted liquefied natural gas production due to attacks by Iran on its operating facilities.

QatarEnergy is one of the world’s largest providers of LNG. About 20% of global LNG exports come from the Gulf, primarily Qatar, and are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, according to energy consulting firm Kpler.

Qatar’s Defense Ministry said earlier that two drones launched from Iran had struck facilities in the country.

QatarEnergy said the attack hit its facilities at Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City. There were no casualties, the Defense Ministry said.



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