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News in English (USA) / 22.06.2026 / 18:00

Qatar Accelerates LNG Exports Amid Shipping Challenges

Qatar is making significant moves to restore its LNG exports, with plans to bring back empty LNG carriers and ramp up production. As repairs at Ras Laffan continue, the country aims to restore 80% of its LNG capacity within two months and 50% within a month after the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Despite shipping slowdowns and increased tensions in the region, Qatari tankers are actively passing through Hormuz, signaling a potential rebound in LNG trade. Analysts suggest that LNG supply could rise by 2% this year, contingent on the reopening of the vital shipping route. The situation remains dynamic as Qatar navigates these complexities, while global energy market stabilization efforts continue.
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