Articles mentioning Ras Laffan

operations May 9, 2026

Qatari LNG Tanker Al Kharaitiyat Heads Toward Hormuz Strait

The Qatari LNG tanker Al Kharaitiyat is on its way to the Strait of Hormuz after leaving Ras Laffan in Qatar, bound for Port Qasim in Pakistan, as reported by LSEG shipping data. The vessel's journey highlights the strategic maritime route, according to gCaptain.

Al Kharaitiyat (LNG tanker) Ras Laffan (QA) Port Qasim (PK)

gCaptain

operations March 4, 2026

Iranian Drone Attack Shuts Down Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG Facility

An Iranian drone attack has forced Qatar to close its Ras Laffan LNG facility for the first time in 30 years, as reported by gCaptain. This shutdown threatens a fifth of the global LNG supply, causing European gas prices to surge by 50% while Qatar's Energy Minister Al-Kaabi seeks to reassure buyers and secure replacement cargoes.

Ras Laffan (QA)

gCaptain

market March 2, 2026

Qatar LNG Shutdown Triggers European Gas Price Surge

European gas prices surged over 50% following the shutdown of LNG production at QatarEnergy's Ras Laffan plant due to an Iranian drone attack, as reported by gCaptain. The facility accounts for a fifth of the global supply.

Ras Laffan (QA)

gCaptain