Explosion at Qatars Ras Laffan gas plant kills 13, 18 missing as rescue efforts continue
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Explosion at Qatars Ras Laffan gas plant kills 13, 18 missing as rescue efforts continue
Massive explosion at Qatars Ras Laffan LNG plant injures 54, leaves 18 missing
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A catastrophic explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone on Sunday night killed at least 13 workers and injured 66 others, Qatari authorities confirmed on Monday, as rescue teams continued to search for 18 missing people feared trapped beneath the rubble of the country’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing complex.
The blast struck at 23:30 local time on Sunday at the Barzan gas supply facility, a key node in Qatar’s LNG export infrastructure, according to multiple reports citing the Ministry of Energy . Qatari officials have described the incident as a technical accident, ruling out sabotage, while emergency services said the tremors were felt up to 70 kilometres away in Doha .
The disaster comes amid heightened regional tensions, with Qatar’s energy sector already reeling from months of disruption caused by Iranian drone and missile attacks that halted operations at the Barzan facility in March . The latest explosion has raised fresh concerns about the stability of global energy markets, as Qatar remains the world’s third-largest LNG exporter, supplying critical fuel to Europe and Asia.
Emergency responders worked through the night to evacuate the injured and secure the site, with 54 people hospitalised and 18 still unaccounted for as of Monday morning. The Ras Laffan complex, operated by state-owned QatarEnergy, is a cornerstone of the country’s economy, accounting for a significant share of its LNG output. The blast occurred during the restart of operations following the earlier attacks, according to the *Wall Street Journal* .
Qatar’s Energy Minister told Reuters that the government was coordinating with international partners to assess the impact on LNG exports, which have been under strain since the regional conflict escalated . Analysts warned that further disruptions could exacerbate volatility in global gas prices, already elevated due to supply chain uncertainties and geopolitical risks.
The explosion has drawn condemnation from regional leaders, with Gulf Cooperation Council states calling for an immediate investigation. Meanwhile, families of the victims gathered outside hospitals in Doha, as the death toll is expected to rise. QatarEnergy has pledged full cooperation with authorities, though the cause of the blast remains under investigation.
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⚡ NEWSQatar gas explosion kills 13At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured following a technical accident at the Ras Laffan industrial zone in Qatar. The incident occurred at the citys main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site, causing significant casualties.📰 #Geopolitics #GeoWire
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independent · about 23 hours ago
Qatar says Ras Laffan LNG complex blast killed 13, injured 66 reut.rs/4oI9NuF
bluesky bot · about 23 hours ago
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postimees · about 23 hours ago
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irozhlas.cz · about 23 hours ago
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welt.de · about 23 hours ago
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tagesspiegel · about 23 hours ago
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