00:00Qatar Energy has suspended liquefied natural gas production at parts of its facilities.
00:05This follows a reported drone attack, raising concerns across global energy markets.
00:10According to Qatar's Ministry of Defence, two sites were struck on Monday.
00:14One drone hit a water tank at a power plant in Messeyed Industrial City.
00:18Another targeted an energy facility in Ras Lafan, home to some of the world's largest LNG processing units.
00:25No casualties have been reported.
00:27However, Qatar Energy confirmed it temporarily halted LNG and related production.
00:33Ras Lafan is a critical export hub for liquefied natural gas.
00:37Analysts warn that any prolonged disruption could tighten global supply.
00:42Authorities are assessing the situation as investigations continue.
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