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Explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility injures 54, leaves 18 missing

Al Jazeera

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June 22, 2026

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Blast at Ras Laffan Industrial City caused by 'technical malfunction', Qatar's Ministry of Interior says.

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Vision Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Qatar Ras Laffan LNG Hub Explosion Kills 13, Injures 66

According to Reuters, an explosion occured on the evening of June 21 at the Barzan gas facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone, a major hub for natural gas operations. Qatari authorities reported 13 fatalities and 66 injuries. Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi described the cause as a []

BOL News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar factory explosion at LNG site leaves 54 injured, 18 missing

Interior ministry described incident as an internal explosion. The post Qatar factory explosion at LNG site leaves 54 injured, 18 missing appeared first on BOL News.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 21, 2026

Breaking | Qatari Ministry of Interior: Internal explosion at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area; no injuries or leaks reported.

Breaking | Qatari Ministry of Interior: Internal explosion at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area; no injuries or leaks reported.

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 21, 2026

Explosion in Ras Laffan industrial zone in Qatar, several injured

Explosion in Ras Laffan industrial zone in Qatar, several injured

BNO News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Injuries reported after explosion at gas facility in Qatar

An explosion and fire broke out at a gas facility in Qatar after a technical malfunction during operations, according to officials. Injuries have been reported. The incident happened Sunday evening at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major energy and industrial hub north of Doha, according to QatarEnergy and [] The post Injuries reported after explosion at gas facility in Qatar appeared first on BNO News.

BRICS News

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· Jun 21, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇶🇦 Explosion reported at world's largest LNG production facility 'R [...]

JUST IN: Explosion reported at world's largest LNG production facility 'Ras Laffan' in Qatar.@BRICSNews

Intel Slava

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· Jun 21, 2026

[Video] 🇶🇦⚡️ — WATCH: Footage shows the moment the massive explosion occurred at Qatar’s Ras [...]

— WATCH: Footage shows the moment the massive explosion occurred at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City.@IntelSlava

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 22, 2026

Explosion at Qatari natural gas plant kills 13: Energy minister

An explosion and fire at a Qatari natural gas site left 13 people dead and 66 injured on Sunday, according to the country’s energy minister. Saad Sherida al Kaabi, Qatar’s energy minister and the CEO of QatarEnergy, confirmed on Monday morning that the operations incident was an accident. The incident occurred when workers were restarting []

TASS

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· Jun 22, 2026

13 dead, 66 injured: consequences of explosion at plant in Qatar

According to the ministry, no leaks of hazardous substances occurred

Egypt Independent

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· Jun 22, 2026

Up to 54 people injured at Ras Laffan explosion in Qatar

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior confirmed on Sunday evening that an explosion occurred at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area, resulting in injuries to 54 people. No leaks posed a threat to public safety, and authorities are continuing to address the incident. In a statement posted on the X platform, the ministry said the The post Up to 54 people injured at Ras Laffan explosion in Qatar appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Al Bawaba

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar's key natural gas export terminal explosion injures 54, 18 missing

ALBAWABA - An explosion rocked a key natural gas export terminal in Qatar on Sunday night, leaving at least 54 injured and 18 others missing, the Associated Press reported Monday...

India TV News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Indians among 13 killed in Qatar gas plant explosion; Embassy issues helpline numbers

At least 13 people, including Indian nationals, lost their lives and 66 others sustained injuries after a powerful explosion ripped through Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex on Sunday. The incident occurred during efforts to resume operations at the facility, which had remained shut following an Iranian attack earlier this year. Confirming the casualties, Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi described the incident as a tragedy and said the victims included workers of Indian and Pakistani origin. I find myself today having to do something I have always hoped would never happen, and that is to announce the tragic loss of 13 lives of our people who hold Indian and Pakistani nationalities, Qatar's energy minister Saad al-Kaabi told reporters on Monday. He further stated that 66 people were injured in the blast, which took place as workers were attempting to restart operations at the strategic energy hub.

Breakthrough News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Attack in Central Damascus shakes Syria’s fragile peace

According to state-run media outlets, the blast resulted from an explosive device implanted in the site, which is located near the Palace of Justice in the Syrian capital. Zoe. , July 6, 2026

NaturalNews.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Gas Facility Due to Technical Incident, Officials Say

(NaturalNews) Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan Gas FacilityAn explosion occurred at the Barzan gas plant within Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday, June ...

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 22, 2026

Fifty-four injured and 18 missing after explosion at Qatar LNG site, authorities say

June 21 (Reuters) - Fifty-four people have been injured while 18 are missing after an explosion at Qatar's core liquefied natural gas processing site of Ras Laffan on Sunday, authorities said.An incident during the start-up of operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City resulted in an explosion and fire at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening, QatarEnergy said in a statement. Emergency response teams were deployed to contain the fire, which was now under control, it said.

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 22, 2026

Explosion at Qatar Gas Plant Leaves 54 Injured, 18 Missing

DOHA, Jun 22: At least 54 people were injured and 18 others remained missing after an explosion at Qatar’s main liquefied natural gas processing hub in Ras Laffan, authorities said...

NDTV

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· Jun 22, 2026

54 Injured, 18 Missing As Explosion Rocks Qatar's Natural Gas Hub

54 Injured, 18 Missing As Explosion Rocks Qatar's Natural Gas Hub

Daily Finland

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· Jun 23, 2026

13 dead, 66 injured in gas plant explosion in Qatar: Energy minister

At least 13 people were killed and 66 others injured in an explosion Sunday at the Barzan gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, a Qatari industrial hub north of the capital Doha, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi said Monday, reported Xinhua. Speaking at a press conference in Doha, al-Kaabi said the dead were Indian and Pakistani nationals, adding the blast was accidental and not the result of sabotage or hostile action. The fire was swiftly brought under control and fully extinguished, he said. The Barzan gas plant had been shut down since December 2025 due to urgent maintenance requirements and was restarted only two days before the incident occurred, al-Kaabi added. Investigations into the cause of the explosion remain ongoing.

Sky News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Explosion leaves 18 missing and dozens injured at key gas facility in Qatar

Explosion leaves 18 missing and dozens injured at key gas facility in Qatar

Off The Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

Explosion at Qatar gas export terminal damaged in war leaves at least 54 injured

An explosion tore through Qatar’s key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations there after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that hurt at least 54 people as another 18 were still missing hours later. The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos []...Click to read more

Sputnik

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· Jun 22, 2026

Several People Injured in Explosion at Qatar Factory – Interior Ministry

Several people were injured in an explosion at a factory in the Ras Laffan industrial zone in Qatar, the country's Ministry of Interior said.

Bloomberg

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar Domestic Gas Plant Malfunction Blast Leaves 18 Missing

Qatar said an incident during the startup of the Ras Laffan industrial complex resulted in a blast that has injured dozens, underscoring the risks to Middle East energy facilities as they ramp up production after the US-Iran ceasefire.

Emirates 24/7

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· Jun 23, 2026

12 of the 13 people killed in Qatar's Ras Laffan blast are Indians: Embassy

12 of the 13 people killed in the Ras Laffan incident Sunday night are Indian nationals, the Indian Embassy Qatar has confirmed.Our Embassy is working in close contact with the Qatari authorities to extend all possible help to the Indian nationals and their families affected by this incident, including ensuring that mortal remains of the deceased are sent to India at the earliest, the Indian Embassy stated.Thirteen people were killed and 66 injured in the explosion at a gas processing facility inside Qatar's massive Ras Laffan industrial complex, Qatar's energy minister Saad al-Kaabi said. It is one of the deadliest gas industry accidents in more than two decades. Authorities said a technical accident occurred at the Barzan local gas processing facility on Sunday evening. Plant production had been completely stopped since December 2025 due to urgent maintenance ‌requirements, and it was first restarted only two days ago, Kaabi told reporters.None of the 66 ‌people reported injured and receiving medical treatment were in a life-threatening condition, Kaabi said.

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Explosion at Qatar LNG facility leaves 54 injured, 18 missing

KABUL (Pajhwok): At least 54 people were injured and 18 others remain missing following an explosion at Qatar’s main liquefied natural gas processing facility, officials

The Tribune

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· Jun 22, 2026

54 injured, 18 missing as explosion rocks Qatar’s natural gas hub

An explosion tore through Qatar’s key natural gas export terminal on Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations there after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that hurt at least 54 people, with another 18 still missing hours later. The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos []

Sarajevo Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

Three People injured in a Gas Explosion and Fire in Nova Zeljezara Zenica

Three people were injured, one of them seriously, in the explosion at the Energetika Nova Željezara Zenica plant, which happened on Thursday around 4:25 p.m., Lejla Ekinović, spokeswoman for the Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Zenica-Doboj Canton, confirmed to Fena news agency Minor injuries were sustained by M.M. from Prijedor [] The post Three People injured in a Gas Explosion and Fire in Nova Zeljezara Zenica appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

DawnNews English

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· Jun 22, 2026

13 Dead, Dozens Injured After 'Technical Accident' at Giant Qatar LNG Site | Dawn News English

Qatar's Energy Ministry said on Monday 13 people had died and 66 were injured after an explosion at Qatar's massive Ras Laffan liquefied natural (LNG) gas complex on Sunday (June 21) which occurred as workers were restarting operations halted after an Iranian attack in March. #Qatar #RasLaffan #LNG #EnergyNews #BreakingNews #GasExplosion #IndustrialAccident --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

Blast at Qatar gas facility leaves at least 54 hurt, 18 missing

An explosion tore through Qatar’s key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations there after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that hurt at least 54 people as another 18 were still missing hours later. The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar remains one of the world’s top natural gas producers. Qatar shut down its production after Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz...

Afghanistan Sun

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· Jun 29, 2026

(SpotNews) AFGHANISTAN-PAKTIA-PAKISTANI AIRSTRIKES

(260629) -- PAKTIA, June 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A damaged building is pictured after an airstrike in Paktia Province, Afghanistan, June 29, 2026. Afghan government officials said on Monday that Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 36 people and injured 163 others. Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson for the Afghan government, posted on the social media platform X that the strikes occurred

Splash247

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· Jun 22, 2026

Ras Laffan blast raises fresh questions over Qatar LNG recovery

A deadly explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial complex has raised fresh concerns about the pace of the country’s LNG recovery, even as authorities insist exports will not be affected. Thirteen workers were killed and 66 injured in Sunday’s blast at the Barzan gas facility within the Ras Laffan complex, according to QatarEnergy chief executive

Kuwait Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar gas plant blast kills 13

DOHA: Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a gas processing facility inside Qatar’s massive Ras Laffan industrial complex, Qatar’s energy minister said...

TRT World

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· Jun 23, 2026

At least 13 people killed in explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas hub

A large explosion rocked Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on June 21, at a gas supply facility during the start-up of operations. Qatar's Energy Minister said the explosion killed at least 13 people who "hold Indian and Pakistani nationalities", and injured 66 others, but emphasised that the blast was "an accident and not sabotage or hostile in nature". Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar factory explosion injures 54: Interior Ministry

Qatar factory explosion injures 54: Interior Ministry

Russia Today

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· Jun 21, 2026

Dozens injured or missing after explosion rocks Qatari gas hub (VIDEO)

An explosion hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday, with the authorities attributing the incident to a technical malfunction Read Full Article at RT.com

Doha News

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· Jun 22, 2026

QatarEnergy confirms 13 dead in Ras Laffan explosion, vows exports unaffected

QatarEnergy President and CEO Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi confirmed the blast was an accident, with a full investigation now underway and export operations unaffected. Thirteen people have been killed and 66 (The post QatarEnergy confirms 13 dead in Ras Laffan explosion, vows exports unaffected is from Doha News | Qatar.)

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

13 killed, 66 injured in Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial explosion

Doha, June 22 (SANA) Qatar announced Monday that 13 people were killed and 66 others injured in an explosion that struck the Ras Laffan industrial area, the energy minister said. Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi told a press conference that the dead included Pakistani and Indian workers, while the injured were []

Reuters

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· Jun 22, 2026

Explosion at Qatar gas facility kills at least 13, injures dozens

Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a gas processing facility inside Qatar's massive Ras Laffan ‌industrial complex, Qatar's energy minister said. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #MiddleEast #Qatar #gas #explosion Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4w2ZVhm 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

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