A huge blast at a Qatar gas hub killed 13 people and injured 66 others, the state's energy minister said on Monday, providing an update on one of the deadliest ever accidents at a Gulf energy facility.

Authorities said the blast occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening.

Authorities said the blast occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening.

The Barzan gas plant feeds domestic industries and power generation, and it is unclear if liquefied natural gas output will be affected