Project Details
CountryQatar
LocationRas Laffan
Terminal TypeLiquefaction (Export)
Rig TypeOnshore
Capacity7.8 mtpa / 10.6 bcm
Trains1
Start Date01-Jan-2010
Cost (US$bn)-
Origin-
DestinationBelgium, Brazil, France, Italy, Taiwan, United States
OwnersQatar Petroleum {Qatar}, ExxonMobil {United States}
BuyersEDF {France}, Petrobangla (Bangladesh Oil Gas & Mineral Corporation) {Bangladesh}, Petronet LNG, Korea Gas (Kogas) {South Korea}, CPC Corporation {Taiwan}
Status Notes
March 2026 - QatarEnergy declared force majeure on all LNG shipments on 4 March 2026 following Iranian drone attacks on Ras Laffan Industrial City on 2 March 2026. Production halted; Energy Minister stated return to normal deliveries expected 'weeks to months' after hostilities end. Shell and TotalEnergies cascaded force majeure to downstream customers. August 2017 - RasGas and Qatargas has co-loaded the cargoes at the Ras Laffan terminal in Qatar on the Q-Flex LNG vessel, Al Khuwair
Last reviewed: 28 Jul 2021