Qatar eyes LNG output recovery within weeks, easing fears of wider Iran war energy shock

 Qatar anticipates resuming full liquefied natural gas production within weeks, signaling progress in US-Iran peace talks crucial for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Attacks in early March had disrupted a fifth of Qatar’s LNG capacity. Prime Minister Al-Thani emphasized a direct US-Iran hotline as vital for maritime stability and preventing future shipping threats, with global gas markets eagerly awaiting Qatar’s restored exports. Qatar anticipates resuming full liquefied natural gas production within weeks, signaling progress in US-Iran peace talks crucial for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Attacks in early March had disrupted a fifth of Qatar’s LNG capacity. Prime Minister Al-Thani emphasized a direct US-Iran hotline as vital for maritime stability and preventing future shipping threats, with global gas markets eagerly awaiting Qatar’s restored exports.