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Qatar Gas Plant Explosion Injures 54, Leaves 18 Missing After Restart Attempt
The Hindu·Monday, 22 June 2026
An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial area injured 54 people and left 18 missing after workers tried to restart facilities at the Barzan plant. QatarEnergy confirmed an 'operational incident' caused the blast and said the fire was brought under control. The company did not say whether the explosion caused damage to the plant, which supplies gas to the domestic market.
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Qatar is a major energy supplier to India and the wider region. Any disruption to Qatari gas infrastructure can affect energy prices and supply chains that Indian industries and households depend on.
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