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QatarEnergy
Also known as: Qatar Energy, Qatar Petroleum, Qatarenergies
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Iran Conflict Brief: The High Cost of Attacking Energy Infrastructure energypolicy.columbia.edu Mar 19, 2026 5 facts
claimExxon holds shares in liquefaction plants alongside Qatar Energy.
claimThe damaged LNG liquefaction facilities in Qatar are estimated to be out of operation for between three and five years, according to the CEO of Qatar Energy.
measurementQatar Energy operates 14 liquefaction trains with varying capacities, including smaller trains built in the late 1990s and 2000s with capacities between 4.1 and 4.7 million tons per annum, and six 'mega trains' brought online between 2009 and 2011 with capacities of 7.8 million tons per annum.
claimQatar Energy has indicated that some LNG liquefaction trains may remain non-operational for years due to damage from the conflict.
measurementThe CEO of Qatar Energy estimated that repairs to the damaged liquefaction facilities will take between three and five years to complete.
Experts React | Effects of the Iran War on Energy Markets fpri.org Mar 23, 2026 2 facts
measurementQatarenergies reported that a March 18 strike on its flagship Ras Laffan plant damaged approximately 17% of production capacity and may take years to recover from.
measurementThe CEO of QatarEnergy announced that approximately 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity will be offline for up to five years, requiring billions of dollars in repairs.
What Does the Iran War Mean for Global Energy Markets? - CSIS csis.org Mar 6, 2026 2 facts
accountQatar Energy halted operations at its Ras Laffan complex on March 2 following a drone strike and declared force majeure to buyers on March 4.
measurementQatarEnergy announced a delay for its 33 mtpa, four-train North Field East project, with the start date shifted from mid-2026 to the end of 2026.
[Market Monitor] US-Iran Conflict Sends Shockwaves Through ... traditionenergy.com Mar 10, 2026 1 fact
claimQatarEnergy, the world’s largest single LNG export facility, has fully shut down and will not begin to restart until a full resolution to the US-Iran conflict is reached.