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Qatar says Ras Laffan incident caused by technical malfunction

By LNG Prime Staff
Qatar says Ras Laffan incident caused by technical malfunction
Image: QatarEnergy LNG

Qatar’s interior ​ministry said on Sunday that an “internal” explosion ‌at the giant Ras Laffan LNG complex was caused by a technical malfunction.

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