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Qatar Energy says it needs to declare force majeure on some LNG contracts

QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on select long-term LNG supply contracts, affecting customers in Italy, Belgium, South Korea, and China. This move underscores rising challenges in global energy supply chains.

March 25, 2026

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Qatar Energy says it needs to declare force majeure on some LNG contracts

FILE PHOTO: An LNG tanker is seen at the Negishi LNG Terminal, which is jointly operated by Tokyo Gas and JERA, in Yokohama, Japan October 17, 2019. Picture taken October 17, 2019.

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QatarEnergy said on Tuesday it had determined that it needed to declare force majeure on some of its affected long-term LNG supply contracts, with counterparties including customers in Italy, Belgium, South Korea, and China.


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