India Faces Possible LNG Supply Pressure After Iranian Strike Damages Qatar Energy Facilities – Obnews
India could face disruptions to its liquefied natural gas supply after Iranian strikes damaged major energy facilities in Qatar, raising concerns about the flow of fuel to one of the world’s largest LNG importing nations.
According to Reuters, an Indian government official said the damage to Qatar’s LNG infrastructure could have consequences for India because the country depends heavily on Qatari gas shipments. Qatar currently supplies approximately 41 per cent of India’s imported natural gas.
India imported more than 27 million metric tons of LNG during the 2024 and 2025 financial year. Government data cited by Reuters showed that Qatar accounted for approximately 11.2 million metric tons of those imports. India is also Qatar’s second largest LNG customer, making the trade relationship especially important for both countries.
QatarEnergy Chief Executive Officer Saad al Kaabi told Reuters that Iranian attacks damaged two of the country’s 14 LNG production trains and one of its two gas to liquids facilities. The damage has reportedly removed approximately 17 per cent of Qatar’s LNG export capacity and could reduce annual output by 12.8 million metric tons for the next three to five years.
The disruption could also carry major financial consequences for Qatar. According to Reuters, the affected production capacity represents an estimated $20 billion in annual revenue. The damage has created new uncertainty for energy buyers across Europe and Asia at a time when global gas markets are already facing heightened geopolitical pressure.
Earlier in March, Qatar declared force majeure on gas exports after the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The key shipping route plays a major role in transporting energy supplies from the Gulf region to international markets.
Indian industry officials remain cautiously optimistic that Qatar will continue supplying LNG to India once shipments resume. According to Reuters, the facilities responsible for serving Indian demand were not directly affected by the attack. However, the broader reduction in Qatar’s export capacity could still place additional pressure on energy prices and future supply agreements.
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