https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qatarenergy-says-hormuz-crisis-may-delay-some-expansion-projectsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qatarenergy-says-hormuz-crisis-may-delay-some-expansion-projectshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qatarenergy-says-hormuz-crisis-may-delay-some-expansion-projects#u80272Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:31:06 +0000QatarEnergy warns that the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz may delay expansion projects, including new LNG trains. While the Energy Minister suggests capabilities could return to normal within two weeks of the strait reopening, the CEO confirmed that two Ras Laffan LNG trains require three years for repair. Despite these setbacks, the first production line of the North Field East LNG Project is expected to operate in the first half of 2027, and some tankers continue to push through the strait as Qatar and the UAE address a supply crunch.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoin