SynopsisIndia's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, expressed deep sorrow following an explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City that claimed the lives of twelve Indian nationals. The Indian Embassy is actively engaged with Qatari officials and is providing support to the families affected by this devastating incident. The blast occurred during a restart operation at the LNG complex.Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant blast kills 12 Indians; Jaishankar mourns victims, pledges assistanceExternal Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday issued first official statement after an explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone killed 12 Indian nationals."Deeply saddened by the loss of lives and injuries, including of Indian nationals, in the explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City," he said, adding that the Indian Embassy continues to be in touch with Qatari authorities, and is reaching out to render assistance to the families of Indian nationals affected by this tragedy.Also read: 12 Indians among 13 killed in blast at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG complex during restart
Source: XAn explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex on Sunday tore through the facility during the restart of operations that had been suspended following an Iranian missile attack earlier this year.Qatar's Energy Minister and QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi said all those killed in the blast belonged to India and Pakistan."This was an accident and not a sabotage or hostile in nature...Plant production was intentionally completely stopped since December 2025 due to urgent maintenance requirements, it was first restarted again only two days ago," the minister told reporters."Qatari authorities have also confirmed that all those who got injured in the incident are in stable condition and are receiving appropriate medical treatment. Our Embassy is working in close contact with the Qatari authorities to extend all possible help to the Indian nationals and their families affected by this incident, including ensuring that mortal remains of the deceased are sent to India at the earliest," the Indian Embassy in Qatar said in a statement.The explosion further complicated the restarting LNG facilities after prolonged shutdowns. The Barzan facility, where the blast occurred on Monday, supplies natural gas to Qatar's domestic power and industrial sectors and also produces liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other export products.The gas facility forms part of Ras Laffan Industrial City, QatarEnergy's flagship LNG production and export hub with an annual production capacity of 77 million metric tonnes. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now
