Qatar LNG factory explosion injures 54, leaves 18 missing, gov’t says

Blast at Ras Laffan Industrial City caused by 'technical malfunction', Ministry of Interior says.

54 injured and 18 missing after explosion at Qatar LNG site, authorities say

54 people have been injured while 18 are missing after an explosion at Qatar's core LNG processing site of Ras Laffan on Sunday, authorities said.

Blast at Qatar gas facility leaves at least 54 hurt, 18 missing

An explosion tore through Qatar’s key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations there after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that hurt at least 54 people as another 18 were still missing hours later. The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar remains one of the world’s top natural gas producers. Qatar shut down its production after Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Horm...

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54 injured and 18 missing as explosion rips through Qatar’s key gas export terminal

The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar remains one of the world's top natural gas producers

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Watch: Fireball erupts at Qatar gas facility; 54 hurt, 18 missing after explosion

A significant explosion and fire at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major LNG hub, has left at least 54 people injured and 18 missing. The incident occurred during the start-up of the Barzan gas supply facility. Authorities are investigating the 'technical accident' and have deployed search teams for the missing. While the blaze is controlled, the impact on the wider complex remains unclear amid regional tensions.

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54 injured, 18 missing after major explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan natural gas hub

QatarEnergy said in a statement that an explosion and fire broke out at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday during the start-up of operations.

Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas facility injures 54 and leaves 18 missing

An incident during the start-up of operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City resulted in an explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening, QatarEnergy said in a statement.

Video: Massive Fireball And Smoke After Explosion At Qatar Gas Facility

The Ras Laffan complex had also been hit earlier in March, when an Iranian missile struck the area, sparking a fire that caused "extensive" damage before it was put out

Several reported injured after explosion at factory in Qatar

Qatar’s interior ministry said an explosion resulting from a “technical accident” occurred on Sunday at a factory in Ras Laffan, an industrial city north of the capital Doha and site of the country’s core LNG processing operations. It said several injuries were reported but no leak that “threatens safety”. The ministry did not give the exact location of the explosion. But, QatarEnergy confirmed that the operational incident during the start-up of operations at Ras L...

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Explosion as Qatar restarts gas export terminal hurts 54 and leaves 18 missing

The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar remains one of the world's top natural gas producers.

Explosion At Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial Area Due To "Technical Incident"

Explosion At Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial Area Due To "Technical Incident" A massive explosion rocked Qatar's giant Ras Laffan energy complex.  BREAKING: HUGE EXPLOSION AT RAS LAFFAN INDUSTRIAL CITY IN QATAR’S LARGEST GAS FACILITY The blast was so strong it was heard in Bahrain and reportedly felt like an earthquake. pic.twitter.com/4bdCH0eeWd June 21, 2026 According to Qatar's interior ​ministry, an explosion ‌resulting from a "technical accident" occurred on Sunday at a fac...

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