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DOHA: Iranian strikes on key energy facilities have disrupted around 17% of Qatar\u2019s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in annual revenue losses and raising concerns over global energy supplies, the chief executive of QatarEnergy said on Thursday.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saad al-Kaabi, who also serves as Qatar\u2019s minister of state for energy affairs, told Reuters that two out of the country\u2019s 14 LNG production trains and one gas-to-liquids (GTL) facility were damaged in the attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The disruption is expected to sideline approximately 12.8 million tonnes per year of LNG output for a period of three to five years, significantly affecting exports to key markets in Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on several long-term supply contracts, impacting shipments to countries including Italy, Belgium, South Korea and China, as production remains halted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaabi said operations could only resume once hostilities in the region subside, highlighting the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The affected facilities include joint ventures with major international firms such as ExxonMobil and Shell, which have stakes in the damaged LNG and GTL units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The broader impact extends beyond LNG exports, with Qatar\u2019s condensate shipments expected to fall by 24%, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 13%, helium output by 14%, and naphtha and sulphur by around 6%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Energy analysts warn that the disruption could have far-reaching consequences for global industries, including manufacturing and technology sectors dependent on these byproducts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The attacks come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, following Israeli strikes on Iranian energy facilities, prompting retaliatory actions by Tehran across the Gulf region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaabi stressed that energy infrastructure should not be targeted in conflicts, warning that continued escalation could destabilize global energy markets and undermine regional security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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