Iran’s strike on Qatar gas facility will reduce supply for 3 to 5 years

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 19, 2026 at 07:38 PM

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In March 2026, an Iranian strike on Qatar's Ras Laffan gas facility is projected to significantly impact global LNG supplies. Qatari officials estimate the attack will reduce the country's LNG export capacity by approximately 17% for three to five years. The damage to the Ras Laffan facility, located in Qatar, is expected to disrupt energy supplies to Europe, Asia, and other regions. This reduction in Qatar's export capacity represents a major blow to the global energy market. The reason for the strike has not been disclosed in the article.

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Europe 50% Asia 50% Liquefied Natural Gas 60% Ras Laffan 70% Qatar ×280% Iran 90% Iran Strike on Qatar Gas Facility 95%

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gas facility strike 90% qatar 80% liquefied natural gas 70% iran 70% global energy market 60% lng export capacity 60% ras laffan 50% supply disruption 50%