Fatal Gas Plant Explosion in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Complex

Pakistan News Desk June 22, 2026

First Published 8 hours ago

🔴 Live Update 5 hours ago4 Updates by 4 sources

A fatal gas plant explosion took place inside Qatar’s Ras Laffan Complex. The incident left 54 individuals injured and 18 missing. Qatar reported 13 killed and 66 injured in the Ras Laffan gas plant explosion.

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Updated: 1:45 AM PKT — June 23, 2026

Qatar’s energy minister has confirmed that a blast at the Ras Laffan gas hub on Sunday was an accident and not an act of sabotage. In an official statement, Minister Saad al-Kaabi announced the death of 13 individuals, all identified as Indian and Pakistani nationals. An additional 66 people were injured but are reported to be in non-life-threatening condition.

The explosion occurred during start-up operations at the Barzan local gas supply facility. Minister al-Kaabi assured that the incident would not impact Qatar’s energy exports or local supply and had no environmental impact. The fire has since been brought under control.

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