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November 12, 2026 • 1-minute read
Vinson & Elkins Partner James Barratt talked with Energy Intelligence about QatarEnergy’s force majeure declarations and the impact of the Strait of Hormuz reopening on the company’s efforts to resume LNG exports.
The article examines the legal and commercial challenges that may arise following QatarEnergy’s declaration of force majeure after damage to LNG production facilities at its Ras Laffan complex, including the allocation of LNG volumes among buyers and potential disputes over force majeure obligations, cargo scheduling, and missed deliveries.
Barratt explained that the basis for QatarEnergy’s force majeure claims is critical to understanding the effect of the Strait’s reopening. “As we understand it, [QatarEnergy’s] declaration followed the attacks that damaged its facilities at Ras Laffan — it is grounded in physical damage to production capacity, not the closure of the strait,” he said.
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James Barratt is a partner in Vinson & Elkins’ International Dispute Resolution and Arbitration practice. He represents clients in complex international commercial disputes, with a particular focus on matters involving the energy, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.
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