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Shell plc, London, March 19, 2026

Qatar Update

The safety and security of Shell’s employees and contractors is our highest
priority. Shell continues to work closely with local authorities, our partners
and customers.
* LNG production in Qatar has been shut down since early March.
* During the evening of 18(th) March, an attack on Ras Laffan Industrial City
took place. All staff on site are safe. A fire that broke out within the Pearl
GTL facility as a result of the incident was rapidly extinguished. The
situation is under control and Pearl GTL is in a safe state. 
* We are currently assessing any potential damage to Pearl GTL and working
with QatarEnergy and the relevant authorities to understand the damage to the
wider Ras Laffan Industrial City facilities.
We will provide further updates in due course via shell.com.

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in the Middle East, and a significant cyber security, data privacy or IT
incident; (n) the pace of the energy transition; and (o) changes in trading
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