Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations
Officials said a technical malfunction triggered the fire as workers tried to restart operations, and rescue teams are searching for 18 missing people.
- An explosion and fire at Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial area killed at least 13 people and injured dozens as workers attempted to restart natural gas export operations.
- The incident occurred after Qatar began resuming activity following disruptions caused by Iranian attacks and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
- Authorities said 18 people were missing and 54 were injured, while the full extent of the damage to the gas facilities remains unclear.
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PH Embassy in Qatar: No Filipinos affected in gas facility blast
MANILA, Philippines — No Filipinos were killed or injured in the explosion at the Ras Laffan gas facility in Qatar, the Philippine Embassy in Doha said on Tuesday."According to Philippine Ambassador Mardomel Celo Melicor, there are no Filipinos involved [in the explosion],” Foreign Affairs spokesman Analyn Ratonel said.Melicor has yet to reply to media query whether there are Filipino workers at Ras Laffan.Initial reports said that at least 13 p…
The Ras Laffan plant is one of the world's largest production facilities for liquefied petroleum gas. Since an Iranian air raid in March, parts have been out of service. Now an explosion is causing further problems.
12 Indians Among 13 Dead In Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG Factory Blast
Twelve Indian nationals were among thirteen people killed in an explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, on the night of 21 June 2026. The incident occurred during the start-up of operations at the liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub. Sixty-six others were injured, with all reported to be in stable condition. Qatari authorities and the Indian Embassy confirmed the fatalities and stated that the process …
12 of the 13 people killed in Qatar's Ras Laffan blast are Indians: Embassy
12 of the 13 people killed in the Ras Laffan incident Sunday night are Indian nationals, the Indian Embassy Qatar has confirmed."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 stated.Thirteen people were killed and 66 in…
13 Dead in Gas Industry's Biggest Disaster in Decades
Residents in Doha watched the night sky glow orange Sunday as an explosion tore through Qatar's biggest gas facility, killing at least 13 people and injuring 66. The blast hit the Barzan local gas supply plant in the Ras Laffan industrial zone, more than 40 miles from the capital, but...
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