Qatar Races to Restore LNG Exports Despite Ras Laffan Setback | EN590 Commodities
EN590 Commodities GroupCrude Oil June 22, 2026
Qatar Races to Restore LNG Exports Despite Ras Laffan Setback What I Cover
Irina Slav has been writing about global energy markets since 2007, covering the oil and gas industry, energy security, commodities, and the… Qatar is calling back empty LNG carriers in preparation for the restart of exports despite ongoing repairs at the Ras Laffan complex, and an explosion thatrockedthe facility on Sunday. Three carriers for liquefied gas owned by QatarEnergy are heading towards the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz from the Gulf of Oman, Bloombergreported, citing shipping data. The data also showed another five Qatari-linked LNG tankers near the Omani coast, and a few more that are on their way home. Qatar has been eager to restart its LNG exports, after declaring force majeure following Iranian
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