An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on Monday left at least 18 people missing and dozens injured, according to state-run QatarEnergy. The blast occurred during work to restart production at the plant, which had been damaged in a previous incident.
QatarEnergy said the explosion took place at the Ras Laffan facility, one of the world's largest LNG export terminals. The company did not immediately provide details on the cause of the blast or the extent of the damage. Emergency services were deployed to the site, and an investigation is underway.
The incident could further disrupt global energy markets, as Qatar is a major LNG exporter. The plant had been undergoing repairs after being bombed during the Iran war, as previously reported. The exact number of casualties and the impact on production remain unclear.
