QatarEnergy halts LNG production after drone attacks on facilities

ANKARA

QatarEnergy suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) production on Monday after drone strikes targeted key energy facilities in the Gulf state, the company announced.

Qatar’s Ministry of Defense said two drones launched from Iran struck sites in Mesaieed Industrial City and Ras Laffan Industrial City.

According to the ministry, one drone hit a water tank at a power plant in Mesaieed, while the second targeted an energy facility in Ras Laffan belonging to QatarEnergy. No casualties were reported.

Following the attacks, QatarEnergy announced it had ceased production of LNG and associated products at the affected facilities, citing the security situation.

Authorities said damage assessments are ongoing and further details will be announced in due course.

QatarEnergy said it values its relationships with stakeholders and will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.