Qatar’s LNG Force Majeure and the Fragility of Global Gas

Qatar’s force majeure declaration after drone attack on Ras Laffan threatens 20% of global LNG supply, exposing critical vulnerability in Europe’s energy strategy.

When Qatar announced force majeure on LNG exports following a drone attack on the Ras Laffan facility, the global energy market faced a choice between denial and adaptation. Qatar supplies approximately 20% of global LNG, roughly 75 million tonnes annually. Russia’s Yamal facilities were offline due to prior sanctions. Australia’s recent export restrict…