Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will visit Qatar on April 9 and 10 to discuss liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply disruptions caused by Iranian strikes.
The attacks damaged infrastructure responsible for nearly 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity, creating global energy concerns.
QatarEnergy declared force majeure on long-term LNG contracts for up to five years, affecting shipments to several countries. India, a major LNG importer, has not been directly named but faces potential supply risks. The damaged facilities include two of Qatar’s 14 LNG trains and one gas-to-liquids plant, cutting 12.8 million tonnes of annual output.
QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi estimated losses of $20 billion per year and said repairs could take up to five years. The disruption has intensified pressure on global energy markets, especially in Asia and Europe.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently spoke with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, condemning the attacks and reaffirming support for safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. India has begun sourcing LNG from the US, Australia, and Russia to maintain industrial supply.
India imported 25.5 million tonnes of LNG in 2025 and aims to raise natural gas’s share in its energy mix to 15% by 2030. Qatar is mobilising engineers to restore production at Ras Laffan, the world’s largest LNG export plant, following a ceasefire in the Middle East.
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