Explosion as Qatar restarts gas export terminal injures 54, leaves 18 missing

Explosion leaves 54 injured and 18 missing after Qatar restarts Ras Laffan gas export terminal

Explosion at QatarEnergy's Ras Laffan terminal during restart caused 54 injuries and 18 missing; restart launched after Iran eased Strait of Hormuz blockade threatening 1.4 billion bcfd supply. Renewed energy infrastructure disruption underscores critical supply chain risks and geopolitical implications for resource security planning.