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Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan Gas Facility Kills 13

An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility has resulted in the deaths of at least 13 people and dozens of injuries. The incident occurred at one of the world's largest natural gas processing plants.

22 Jun, 08:58 — 22 Jun, 17:38
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BBCHigh2d ago

At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion

The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.

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bloombergHigh2d ago

Qatar Expects No Impact on LNG Exports From Domestic Gas Blast - Bloomberg.com

Qatar Expects No Impact on LNG Exports From Domestic Gas Blast  Bloomberg.com

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NYTMostly Factual2d ago

Explosion at Qatar Gas Plant Leaves at Least 54 Injured

The blast happened at a key site for natural gas production. The authorities blamed a technical malfunction while operations were being restarted after the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

By Vivian Nereim

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2d ago

'Tragic loss': Indians among 13 killed in Qatar gas plant explosion

A tragic industrial accident at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas facility has claimed at least 13 lives, including Indian nationals, and injured 66. The blast at the Barzan gas supply facility, ruled an accident, occurred Sunday night. Despite the incident, Qatar's energy minister assured that domestic needs and LNG exports remain unaffected, though repairs will take time.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2d ago

12 Indian nationals among 13 killed in explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility

Citing Qatari authorities, it said that all injured are in stable condition and are receiving appropriate medical treatment.

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ndtvMostly Factual2d ago

Indians Among 13 Killed In Qatar Gas Plant Explosion, 66 Injured

The blast happened as workers were restarting operations, which were halted after an Iranian attack in March.

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oc-media2d ago

Georgian census shows mass increase in Russians, Indians, other foreigners

The number of ethnic Russians rose from 26,453 in 2014 to 42,525 in 2024, while the figure for Indians grew from 446 to 23,966 in the same period.

By Nate Ostiller

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cyprus-mail2d ago

Explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility injures 54, leaves 18 missing

Fifty-four people were injured and 18 are missing after an explosion at Qatar’s massive Ras Laffan liquefied natural (LNG) gas complex which occurred as workers were restarting operations halted after an Iranian attack in March. Authorities said a ‘technical accident’ occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening and that there was […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual2d ago

Qatar gas plant blast kills 13, injures dozens

A blast at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas hub killed 13 people and injured 66, with Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi saying it was "an accident and not sabotage or hostile in nature".

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Daily SabahMixed2d ago

Qatar gas terminal blast during works to resume operations kills 13

At least 13 workers were killed and 66 others injured in an explosion at a factory in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, the country's minister of state for energy affai...

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punch-ngMostly Factual2d ago

18 missing as Qatar gas plant explosion injures 54

A technical incident at a Qatar gas plant in Ras Laffan has injured 54 people and left 18 missing after a huge explosion. Get the latest updates on the Qat Read More: https://punchng.com/18-missing-as-qatar-gas-plant-explosion-injures-54/

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doha-newsMixed2d ago

QatarEnergy confirms 13 dead in Ras Laffan explosion, vows exports unaffected

QatarEnergy President and CEO Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi confirmed the blast was an accident, with a full investigation now underway and export operations unaffected. Thirteen people have been killed and 66… (The post QatarEnergy confirms 13 dead in Ras Laffan explosion, vows exports unaffected is from Doha News | Qatar.)

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First report: express-tribune · 22 Jun, 05:50Full coverage: 30 · 12hWindow: 12h
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express-tribune22 Jun, 05:50First to report

Dozens injured, 18 missing after blast during restart at giant Qatar LNG site

aftonbladet22 Jun, 06:02

Här exploderar gasanläggningen

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Yahoo22 Jun, 08:34

Qatar brings LNG tankers into Hormuz despite shipping slowdown

NYT22 Jun, 08:58

Explosion at Qatar Gas Plant Leaves at Least 54 Injured

hvg22 Jun, 09:03

Sokan eltűntek, amikor robbanás történt egy katari LNG-üzemben

cyprus-mail22 Jun, 09:08

Explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility injures 54, leaves 18 missing

punch-ng22 Jun, 09:24

18 missing as Qatar gas plant explosion injures 54

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oc-media22 Jun, 12:19

Georgian census shows mass increase in Russians, Indians, other foreigners

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yle-uutiset22 Jun, 13:29

Qatar: Yli kymmenen kuoli ja yli 60 haavoittui kaasutehtaan räjähdyksessä

bloomberg22 Jun, 13:32

Qatar Expects No Impact on LNG Exports From Domestic Gas Blast - Bloomberg.com

nos22 Jun, 13:46

13 doden en 66 gewonden bij explosie aardgasterminal Qatar

naftemporiki22 Jun, 13:55

Κατάρ: Έκρηξη στις ενεργειακές εγκαταστάσεις Ρας Λαφάν – Στους 13 οι νεκροί και 66 τραυματίες σύμφωνα με τον νέο απολογισμό

Times of India22 Jun, 13:57

'Tragic loss': Indians among 13 killed in Qatar gas plant explosion

ndtv22 Jun, 14:17

Indians Among 13 Killed In Qatar Gas Plant Explosion, 66 Injured

Daily Sabah22 Jun, 14:25

Qatar gas terminal blast during works to resume operations kills 13

orf22 Jun, 14:32

Explosion in Katar: Tote und Dutzende Verletzte

indian-express22 Jun, 14:34

Indians among 13 killed in Qatar after gas terminal blast, dozens still missing

doha-news22 Jun, 14:51

QatarEnergy confirms 13 dead in Ras Laffan explosion, vows exports unaffected

dnevnik-bg22 Jun, 14:56

Тринадесет загинали и десетки ранени при експлозията в Рас Лафан

index-hr22 Jun, 15:02

Velika eksplozija LNG postrojenja u Kataru. 13 mrtvih, deseci ozlijeđenih

vijesti-me22 Jun, 15:04

Eksplozija u katarskom kompleksu za tešni gas odnijela 13 života

BBC22 Jun, 15:15

At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion

iefimerida22 Jun, 15:19

Κατάρ: Τουλάχιστον 13 νεκροί και δεκάδες τραυματίες από την έκρηξη στη μεγαλύτερη εγκατάσταση φυσικού αερίου

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irish-independent22 Jun, 16:22

Thirteen dead, dozens injured, after blast inside Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex

delfi-lt22 Jun, 16:32

Kataro dujų gamykloje – sprogimas: žuvo mažiausiai 13 žmonių

channel-news-asia22 Jun, 16:46

Qatar gas plant blast kills 13, injures dozens

danas22 Jun, 17:00

Najmanje 13 ljudi poginulo u akcidentu u postrojenju za preradu gasa u Kataru

aktuality-sk22 Jun, 17:10

Výbuch v katarskom komplexe si vyžiadal trinásť obetí a desiatky zranených

hindustan-times22 Jun, 17:38

12 Indian nationals among 13 killed in explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility

newsbeast22 Jun, 17:46Latest update

Μεγάλη έκρηξη στη μονάδα φυσικού αερίου Ρας Λαφάν στο Κατάρ – Τουλάχιστον 13 νεκροί