# QatarEnergy Type: Company (N/A) Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/qatarenergy Canonical HTML page: https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/qatarenergy ## Timeline - **2031-03-20**: Projected Recovery — Estimated completion date for full restoration of the 17% lost capacity. - **2026-07-30**: Al Areesh Transits Hormuz — The Al Areesh sails through the Strait of Hormuz with its transponder on and heads to Pakistan, marking the first Qatari LNG shipment since the attack. - **2026-07-29**: ADNOC Carrier Enters Gulf with AIS Off — An empty LNG carrier owned by ADNOC's shipping arm traverses Hormuz into the Gulf with its location broadcaster turned off. - **2026-07-28**: Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles — Iran fires multiple ballistic missiles at targets in the region, ending a strike pause and escalating US-Iran conflict. - **2026-07-07**: Al Rekayyat Attacked — The LNG carrier is struck in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting QatarEnergy to suspend all shipments through the waterway. - **2026-06-18**: First empty Qatari tanker returns — The Al Hamla arrives at Ras Laffan, marking the first return of an empty LNG vessel since late February. - **2026-06-16**: Qatar sets two‑month ramp‑up target — Bloomberg reports Qatar aims to restore most export capacity within two months after the Strait reopens. - **2026-03-20**: Force Majeure Declared — QatarEnergy officially declares long-term force majeure on affected LNG contracts. - **2026-03-19**: Secondary Attacks — Additional strikes cause extensive damage to LNG Trains 4 and 6. - **2026-03-18**: Initial Strike — First missile hit reported at Ras Laffan Industrial City facilities. - **2026-03-15**: Projected Full Recovery — Market analysts expect a return to normal export volumes if security holds. - **2026-03-06**: First Loading Observed — Satellite data indicates the first LNG carrier loading at Ras Laffan since the halt. - **2026-03-02**: Drone Attack — Iranian drones target the Ras Laffan LNG complex in Qatar. - **2026-03-02**: Production Halt — QatarEnergy announces a total shutdown of the world's largest LNG export facility. - **2026-03-02**: Market Reaction — European gas prices rally more than 50% as global energy markets react to the supply shock. ## Recent coverage (6 stories) ### Qatar Resumes LNG Transit Through Hormuz After 3-Week Halt, 12+ Tankers Idling 2026-07-30 10:48:46 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 After a three-week pause triggered by a tanker attack, Qatar sent its first LNG shipment through the Strait of Hormuz on July 30, with over a dozen tankers idle near Ras Laffan. The fragile resumption eases immediate supply chain pressure but elevated security risks keep logistics planners on high alert. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/qatar-lng-hormuz-supply-chain-resume-2026 ### Qatar LNG Tanker Returns After 4‑Month Blockade, Supply Chain Reactivates 2026-06-18 11:17:11 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 The first empty Qatari LNG tanker since February has docked at Ras Laffan, signaling the end of a 4‑month supply disruption. Logistics managers now face the challenge of reassembling vessel fleets and rebooting export operations simultaneously. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/qatar-lng-supply-chain-reactivates ### Qatar Missile Strikes Trigger 5-Year LNG Supply Crunch; India at High Risk 2026-03-20 04:11:40 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4 Missile attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City have knocked out 17% of the nation's LNG export capacity, with repairs expected to take five years. This disruption threatens global energy security, particularly for India, which relies on Qatar for nearly half of its liquefied natural gas imports. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/qatar-lng-output-reduction-india-energy-risk ### Shell and TotalEnergies Declare Force Majeure on Qatari LNG Exports 2026-03-11 12:05:06 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 Shell Plc and TotalEnergies have invoked force majeure clauses on liquefied natural gas (LNG) delivery contracts sourced from Qatar, citing an ongoing operational shutdown in the Gulf state. The move primarily affects Asian buyers, threatening energy security in key markets and signaling a significant tightening of global LNG supply chains. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/shell-totalenergies-force-majeure-qatar-lng ### Qatar Resumes LNG Loading Following Unprecedented Force Majeure 2026-03-06 16:36:55 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 Qatar has reportedly loaded its first LNG cargo since declaring a rare force majeure due to regional conflict. This restart marks a critical turning point for global energy supply chains and maritime logistics in the Middle East. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/qatar-resumes-lng-loading-force-majeure ### Qatar LNG Shutdown Triggers 50% Surge in European Gas Prices 2026-03-02 16:06:53 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2 A drone attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan facility has forced a total shutdown of the world's largest LNG export hub, removing 20% of global supply from the market. The resulting 50% spike in European gas prices signals a major energy security crisis and potential industrial disruptions across the continent. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/qatar-lng-shutdown-iran-attack-ras-laffan --- This page is a machine-readable summary. Sentiment measures the directional read of each development for this entity, not the tone of the reporting; impact weights consequence, not syndication reach. See https://getsupplybrief.com/guides/methodology for the full editorial methodology.