Why is Petronet LNG uncertain about its September LNG supplies from Qatar?

Petronet LNG is uncertain about its September LNG supplies from Qatar because Qatar has declared force majeure on LNG exports since March — triggered by Iran's strike on two of Qatar’s 14 production trains — and continues to review the force majeure on a month-to-month basis; as CEO A K Singh stated, 'They have not given any definite plan for supply of LNG for September,' and 'Everything is linked to the Strait of Hormuz and their start-up plans.'

How many Qatari LNG cargoes has Petronet LNG lost so far due to the force majeure, and what is the contractual resolution timeline?

So far, the force majeure has affected 56 of Petronet’s Qatari LNG cargoes, and the Qatar deal permits delayed cargoes to be supplied by April 2028 — the end date of the existing long-term contract.

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Aug 13, 2026

India's Petronet LNG lacks definite plans for September imports from Qatar due to force majeure linked to regional conflicts. The company has suspended chartered tankers and is sourcing alternatives while awaiting delayed cargo deliveries.

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India's Petronet Reports Uncertainty Over September LNG Supplies from Qatar

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