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

Explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan leaves 54 injured, 18 missing as emergency teams respond

Explosion at Ras Laffan LNG complex injured 54, left 18 missing—disruption at world's largest natural gas hub. Supply chain impact: region already suffered Iranian attacks cutting capacity 17%; this incident escalates energy infrastructure vulnerability in geopolitically tense Gulf.