You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA Explosion Reported at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG Facility Explosion Reported at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG Facility by Ship & Bunker News Team Monday June 22, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker QatarEnergy is responsible for about 20% of the world's LNG output. File Image / Pixabay An explosion was reported at Qatar ’s LNG facility at Ras Laffan on Sunday . The incident happened at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City due to a technical incident, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior said in a social media post on Sunday . Several people were injured and reported missing following the blast. “The total number of injured persons in the incident that occurred at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City has reached (54), the Ministry said in a social media post today. “The Qatar International Search and Rescue Group of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), in cooperation with Civil Defence teams, is conducting search operations for (18) missing persons.” The blast comes as Ras Laffan was preparing to resume operations after disruptions caused by the recent Iran conflict . Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News LR and Korean Firms to Advance Nuclear-Assisted Car Carrier Concept The project explores the use of small modular nuclear technology to power pure car and truck carriers. Read in Full PMG Energies Hires Bunker Trading Lead in Dubai Lina Aaker has joined PMG as bunker trading team lead in Dubai as of this month. Read in Full EU Will Not Require Double Payment for Both EU-ETS and IMO NZF The EU will revise legislation to avoid double payment for both EU a