New Delhi/Doha, June 27 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Doha on Friday said that the mortal remains of all 12 Indian nationals who lost their lives in the tragic industrial accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar have now been repatriated to India, while embassy officials also met the injured workers undergoing treatment.In a post on X, the Indian embassy in Doha said, “Mortal remains of 8 Indian nationals who unfortunately passed away in Ras Laffan accident have been repatriated to Ind…
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New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the deaths and injuries caused by the explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, including those involving Indian nationals. He assured that the Indian Embassy in Doha is in constant touch with Qatari authorities and is providing all necessary assistance to the families of affected Indian citizens.“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives and injuries, including of Indian nationals, in t…
Doha, June 22 (IANS) Qatari authorities on Monday confirmed that 12 Indian nationals have died in the Ras Laffan incident on Sunday night, the Embassy of India in Qatar stated. “We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls,” the embassy wrote on X.Qatari authorities have also confirmed that all those injured in the incident are in stable condition and are receiving appropriate medical treatment.The Embassy is working in close contact with the …
Doha, June 22 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Doha on Monday expressed solidarity with the government and people of Qatar after explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City. The Indian Embassy wished for speedy recovery of those injured in the incident and prayed for the safety of those missing. It also released helpline numbers and mail id for queries and assistance.”Embassy of India, Doha expresses deep concern at the unfortunate incident that occurred at the Ra…
Doha, June 22 (IANS) An explosion ripped through Qatar’s key natural gas export infrastructure injuring at least 54 people while 18 others remain missing, according to official reports.The blast occurred in the Ras Laffan industrial area on Sunday night, one of the world’s most important energy hubs, during ongoing efforts to resume operations at the facility following earlier disruptions linked to regional conflict.The incident triggered a major fire at the Barzan gas supply facility, promp…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) India and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic ties across key sectors including trade, energy and cultural exchanges, as Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri held high-level talks in Doha during his two-day official visit, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Friday.Puri, who arrived in Doha on April 9, met Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President and CEO of QatarEnergy, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, …
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is set to visit Qatar between April 9 and April 10 to discuss liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies amid disruptions triggered by the ongoing Iran conflict, the ministry said on Thursday.In a post on X, the Ministry said, “Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Hardeep S. Puri, will be on an official visit to the State of Qatar on April 9–10, 2026.”India has been ensuring adequate gas availability for…
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Pakistan’s energy sector has been thrown into turmoil after a sudden geopolitical shock flipped the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) market from oversupply to acute shortage within weeks, a report has said.At the start of 2026, Pakistan was grappling with excess LNG. Demand had been declining steadily for three years, falling from 8.2 million tonnes in 2021 to about 6.1 million tonnes by late 2025, according to Al Jazeera report.The drop was driven by the rapid…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Pakistan will continue to pay over $15 million a month in capacity and utilisation charges to its LNG terminals even after QatarEnergy declared force majeure earlier this month, according to a new report.According to the report by The News International, Pakistan is making daily payments of about $538,535 to the two terminals despite the suspension of LNG production from March 2.Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, reportedly criticised the agreements, de…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Oil prices jumped more than 4 per cent on Thursday over attacks on key energy infrastructure in West Asia.The April contract of Brent crude on the Intercontinental Exchange was trading at $111.78 per barrel, up 4.10 per cent from its previous close. Meanwhile, the April contract of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) on NYMEX rose 3.37 per cent to $99.57 per barrel.Oil surged after Israel’s strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field — the world’s largest. Iran retaliated,…