An explosion occurs at a natural gas/LNG industrial site in Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex during restart operations, injuring 54 people and leaving 18 missing, according to multiple reports citing Qatar authorities. QatarEnergy says the blast happens at the Barzan gas facility during start-up activities. Other outlets describe the incident as occurring as workers attempt to restart gas export or production operations associated with the LNG terminal area. Qatar’s Interior Ministry is cited in reporting that the blast also results in fatalities, including figures that at least 13 people are killed, while 54 are hurt and 18 remain unaccounted for. Several reports note Qatar’s response that the explosion poses no risk to the public. The incident occurs amid Qatar’s role as a major natural gas exporter, with one report saying it could disrupt operations and affect global energy markets. Authorities continue assessing the situation and searching for those reported missing as emergency response and investigations are underway.