Missile attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG trains remove 12.8 million tonnes of annual capacity for 3-5 years, tightening global supply.
Iranian missile and drone strikes in spring 2026 damaged two LNG trains at Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex, removing 12.8 million tonnes per year of capacity. QatarEnergy estimates repairs will take three to five years, reducing global LNG supply amid high demand from Asia and Europe.
Asia imports nearly 90% of Middle East LNG, while Europe sources 7-11% of its supply from the region. The outage follows rising natural gas prices driven by geopolitical tensions and supply constraints.
No immediate market reaction was reported, but the prolonged loss of capacity could further strain global LNG markets.