Qatar has loaded its first LNG cargo since the U.S.-Iran war began, forcing the country to stop fuel production and declare an unprecedented force majeure to buyers.
The first LNG tanker left the export complex on Friday, with its draft increased, indicating it was loaded with cargo.
The ship’s next destination is said to be Bangladesh, and it is expected to arrive there on March 14, 2026.
However, the trip depends on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is closed for commercial vessels, given the US-Iran hostilities. The tanker is expected to serve as a storage until the route is open.
Qatar had closed its largest LNG export plant, Ras Laffan, earlier this week after an Iranian drone strike.
LNG can be loaded from an export facility after production comes to a halt, since some fuel is stored in tanks.
Shipping data shows that some cargo was loaded since the weekend, but those ships are still stuck near the complex as they left for their destinations on March
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