Ras Laffan attacks could reshape global LNG supply as outage timeline extends
March 20, 2026
(World Oil) – Missile strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City are expected to have a prolonged impact on global LNG supply, with recovery timelines now likely to extend well beyond initial expectations, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. The attacks damaged key infrastructure, including the Pearl gas-to-liquids (GTL) facility and multiple LNG trains, following earlier disruptions that had
