12 Indians among 13 killed in explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub

Twelve Indians were among the thirteen persons killed in an explosion at Qatar’s main liquefied natural gas processing facility on Sunday, the Indian embassy said.

In a press briefing on Monday, Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi said that persons of Pakistani origin were also among those killed in the blast at the Barzan local gas supply facility in the Ras Laffan industrial complex, Doha News reported.

The complex is home to the world’s largest liquefied natural gas facility and supplied 19% of global liquefied natural gas exports in 2025.

Sixty persons were injured in the incident, al-Kaabi said. He confirmed that the explosion was “an accident and not sabotage or hostile in nature”.

The Indian embassy said that the Qatari authorities had confirmed that all persons injured in the incident were in stable condition and receiving treatment.

Qatari authorities have confirmed that 12 Indian nationals have unfortunately passed away in the Ras Laffan incident yesterday night. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls.

Qatari authorities have also confirmed that all…— India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) June 22, 2026

State-run QatarEnergy stated that the explosion on Sunday occurred as workers began to try to resume services at its export terminal, reported AP.

On March 18, Iran struck the Ras Laffan complex in retaliation for the Israeli-United States forces hitting its energy facilities...

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