QatarEnergy Will Resume LNG Deliveries In December 2026
Gas shipments to Edison will restart after a suspension caused by regional conflict.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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QatarEnergy will resume liquefied natural gas deliveries to Edison in December 2026 following a lengthy suspension. Shipments were halted in April 2026 after a force majeure notification issued during the US-Iran war.
Why it matters
The suspension of Qatari shipments has drastically altered regional supply chains, forcing energy companies to pivot to alternative sources during the ongoing conflict. This delay impacts stability for energy importers relying on long-term contracts for consistent fuel supplies.
Qatar's LNG exports plummeted 96 percent through August 2026, totaling only 18 shipments compared to 509 in the previous year. Edison has recorded 35 undelivered shipments, replacing 23 of those cargoes with supplies from the United States.
The players
QatarEnergy
This state-owned public corporation operates all oil and gas activities in Qatar including exploration, production, and exports.
Edison
This Italian energy company is a major player in the European natural gas market and holds long-term import contracts.
The details
The interruption stems from the US-Iran war, which led to a force majeure declaration affecting transit through shipping corridors. Edison remains obligated to its 25-year contract, which mandates an annual supply of 6.4 billion cubic metres of natural gas.
Timeline
The supply contract between QatarEnergy and Edison began in 2009.
Shipments were suspended in April 2026 following a force majeure declaration.
LNG export data was analyzed through August 2026.
The delivery delay was reported on September 28, 2026.
Deliveries are scheduled to resume in December 2026.
Market Landscape
The supply suspension marks a significant deviation from the long-term operational stability established by the 2009 QatarEnergy and Edison 25-year supply agreement. This disruption has forced a realignment of European energy sourcing, shifting reliance toward U.S. suppliers.
Industrial consumers and energy purchasers face continued uncertainty as regional conflicts complicate international supply routes. Businesses that rely on specific energy contracts may see ongoing price volatility as companies pay premiums to source gas from alternative global markets.
The takeaway
Energy security remains vulnerable to geopolitical conflicts that disrupt established global supply corridors. Companies are increasingly diversifying their sourcing strategies to mitigate the risks associated with sole-source dependencies.
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