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Shell declares force majeure on LNG contracts from Qatar

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersMarch 11, 2026 at 05:36 PM
Shell declares force majeure on LNG contracts from Qatar
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Shell, the largest LNG trader, declared force majeure on its LNG contracts from QatarEnergy following a production halt at a Qatari facility producing 77 million tonnes per annum (mtpa). Qatar, the world's second-largest LNG exporter, announced the halt and force majeure on shipments last week. Other buyers, including some Asian companies, also received force majeure notices from Qatar and informed their customers of supply disruptions. Omani trading house OQ declared force majeure to a customer in Bangladesh due to the halted Qatari supply. The event, occurring in March 2026, impacts companies with direct contracts with QatarEnergy and extends to those further down the supply chain. Both Shell and TotalEnergies have long-term partnerships with QatarEnergy.

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