At least 13 killed and dozens injured in Qatar gas export terminal explosion

An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing hub, resulted in at least 13 fatalities and 66 injuries. The incident, described as a "technical accident" or "operational incident," occurred on Sunday, June 21, 2026, during the restart of operations at the Barzan local gas supply facility within the complex. All those killed were reportedly from India and Pakistan.

The blast, which was felt in Doha more than 70 kilometers away, prompted an immediate emergency response, with fire services quickly bringing the situation under control. Qatar's Energy Minister confirmed that the incident was accidental and not due to sabotage, assuring that the facility's LNG export capabilities remain unaffected and there is no risk to the environment.

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the explosion at the Ras Laffan complex, which had previously sustained damage from Iranian missile strikes in March and was in the process of resuming full operations.