QatarEnergy secures 33 spot cargoes from US suppliers this year to offset lost output from its Ras Laffan facility.
QatarEnergy has acquired 33 spot liquefied natural gas cargoes from the United States in 2026, up sharply from just four in 2025, to compensate for supply disruptions at its Ras Laffan plant due to the Iran war. The purchases, reportedly from US exporter Venture Global, aim to fulfill Asian customer contracts amid stranded Qatari supply.
The surge in spot buying highlights Qatar’s reliance on external sources to maintain export commitments. Last year’s minimal US cargo purchases underscore the severity of the current disruption, which has constrained output from one of the world’s largest LNG hubs.
No immediate market reaction was reported, but the shift could tighten global LNG supply dynamics as demand remains elevated in Asia.