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Qatar gas plant blast kills 13, injures dozens, says energy minister

An explosion occurred at a key LNG export terminal in the Ras Laffan industrial zone. The energy minister reported at least 13 deaths and 66 injuries. Authorities state the incident will not impact gas exports.

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  1. Qatar Energy Minister Reports 13 Dead in Ras Laffan Gas Plant Blast

    An explosion occurred at a key LNG export terminal in the Ras Laffan industrial zone. The energy minister reported at least 13 deaths and 66 injuries. Authorities state the incident will not impact gas exports.

    What's confirmed:

    • An explosion occurred at the Ras Laffan LNG facility during a restart of operations.
    • The energy minister stated the blast killed at least 13 people.
    • Sixty-six people were injured in the explosion.
    • Qatar expects no impact on LNG exports from the blast.
    • Eighteen people are reported missing.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The blast occurred as workers tried to resume operations after Iran bombed the site during a war.
    • The explosion was caused by a technical malfunction.
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