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QatarEnergy halts LNG production at Ras Laffan and Mesaieed in Qatar after Iranian drone strikes damage energy infrastructure. The company declares force majeure on deliveries, suspending LNG and downstream petrochemical output. The disruption—linked to tensions with Iran—affects nearly 20% of global seaborne LNG supply, sending natural gas prices sharply higher across European and Asian markets.
Monday, 2 March, 2026