An explosion and fire at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major liquefied natural gas processing site, injured 54 people and left 18 missing as of Sunday. The incident occurred during the start-up of operations at the Barzan local gas supply facility, according to QatarEnergy. Emergency response teams were quickly dispatched to the scene and successfully contained the blaze. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the severity of the injuries sustained by those affected. Operations at the facility have been temporarily impacted while assessments and recovery efforts continue. This incident raises concerns about safety protocols at one of the world’s leading LNG producers.