Qatar aims to resume normal LNG exports within weeks
Qatar expects to restore normal liquefied natural gas production “within a few weeks,” Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani told the Financial Times, provided the US and Iran establish a “hotline” to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping – biggest obstacle to resume Qatari LNG flows
QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi has identified shipping logistics as the biggest hindrance to resuming LNG exports from Ras Laffan once the Strait of Hormuz reopens, underlining tight tanker availability and routing constraints may impact the recovery of one of the world’s largest LNG export terminals.
China urges Iran to ensure safe passage for Qatari LNG carriers
The Chinese government is urging Iran to ensure safe passage for Qatari LNG carriers and crude oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as Beijing relies heavily on these imports. Shipments have dropped from an average 20 to 24 LNG tankers per day at the beginning of 2026 down to zero.
