Qatar Races to Restore LNG Exports Despite Ras Laffan Setback

Qatar is calling back empty LNG carriers in preparation for the restart of exports despite ongoing repairs at the Ras Laffan complex, and an explosion that rocked the facility on Sunday. Three carriers for liquefied gas owned by QatarEnergy are heading towards the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz from the Gulf of Oman, Bloomberg reported, citing shipping data. The data also showed another five Qatari-linked LNG tankers near the Omani coast, and a few more that are on their way home. Qatar has be