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Iran strikes halt Qatar LNG output, shaking global energy markets

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Iran launched drone strikes on Qatar’s key LNG facilities at Ras Laffan and Mesaieed, forcing a production halt. The attack—part of wider retaliation for U.S.-Israel strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader—disrupted 20% of global LNG exports routed through the Gulf. European gas futures surged, with U.K. prices jumping 50% and Dutch contracts rising 45% after the shutdown. U.S. LNG exporters like Cheniere Energy and Venture Global saw shares climb 7% and 16%, respectively, amid supply fears. Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura refinery also faced a drone attack, prompting a precautionary closure. The strikes mark an escalation in Iran’s targeting of regional energy infrastructure, threatening critical supply chains. Qatar, the world’s top LNG exporter, cools gas to -260°F for global transport, primarily for electricity. The Strait of Hormuz—vital for Gulf exports—remains a chokepoint amid rising tensions. The attacks follow Iran’s missile strikes on U.S. allies, intensifying a cycle of retaliation that now risks destabilizing global energy markets and supply security.
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In this articleQatar said Monday it halted liquefied natural gas production due to attacks by Iran on two key operating facilities, as the Islamic Republic widened retaliatory strikes to target regional energy infrastructure of its Persian Gulf neighbors. Qatar is one of the world's largest providers of LNG. About 20% of global LNG exports come from the Gulf, primarily Qatar, and are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, according to energy consulting firm Kpler. Qatar's Defense Ministry said said earlier that two drones launched from Iran had struck facilities in the country, although there were no casualties. QatarEnergy, a state-owned energy company, said the attack hit its facilities at Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City.European natural gas futures soared after the shutdown. U.K. natural gas spiked about 50%, while Dutch futures jumped more than 45%. Shares of U.S. LNG exporters Cheniere Energy and Venture Global jumped nearly 7% and more than 16%, respectively, in early trading Monday. Iran launched missiles at U.S. allies across the Gulf over the weekend in retaliation for massive strikes by the U.S. and Israel that killed the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery was attacked by a drone, an industry source told CNBC. The refinery has been closed as a precautionary measure, the source said. LNG is a type of natural gas that is super cooled at minus 260 degrees fahrenheit into a liquid state and loaded on tankers for transport around the world. Natural gas is used primarily for electricity production. — CNBC's Emma Graham contributed to this report.Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you.Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inboxGet this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services.© 2026 Versant Media, LLC.

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