Fifty-four people were injured and another 18 ​were missing after an explosion at Qatar's core ​LNG processing site of Ras Laffan on Sunday, authorities ⁠said.
An incident during the start-up of operations at Ras ​Laffan Industrial City resulted in an explosion and fire at ​the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening, QatarEnergy said in a statement. Emergency response teams were deployed to contain the fire, ​which was now under control, it said.

Qatar LNG Explosion: huge blast at Qatar's LNG site,  at least 54 injured and 18 missing

Qatar plans to restore up to 80% of LNG production within two months after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, according to a Bloomberg report. However, complete restoration could take up to five years.

Qatar aims to restore 80% of LNG production within two months after Hormuz reopening

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Qatar LNG Explosion: huge blast at Qatar's LNG site, at least 54 injured and 18 missing

Qatar aims to restore 80% of LNG production within 2 months of Hormuz reopening