How quickly can QatarEnergy restore LNG output at facilities unaffected by the Iranian strikes?

QatarEnergy is ready to resume liquefied natural gas production at its Ras Laffan LNG plant very quickly and could reach full output at facilities unaffected by the Iranian strikes within one month, according to a person with knowledge of the matter cited by Reuters.

What is the main bottleneck preventing immediate resumption of LNG exports after the Strait of Hormuz reopens?

The main bottleneck is not production capacity but shipping and logistics — specifically, how fast LNG tankers can enter the port and be loaded once the Strait of Hormuz reopens; shippers are awaiting safety assurances, including mine clearance, which could delay a return to normal traffic by weeks.

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