Qatar Energy declares force majeure, according to a statement; "Further to the announcement by QatarEnergy to stop production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and associated products, QatarEnergy has declared Force Majeure to its affected buyers."

Qatar Energy's declaration of force majeure signals a significant disruption in liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, likely impacting supply dynamics and pricing in global markets. This could lead to tighter supplies and potential price spikes for LNG, particularly affecting buyers like Cheniere Energy. Given Qatar's role as a major LNG supplier, this development may also ripple through related commodities such as aluminium, particularly in energy-intensive industries.