This discussion assesses the financial impact on QatarEnergy due to force majeure caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure, highlighting an estimated monthly cost.
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What was the expected financial impact from the QatarEnergy force majeure while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
Excelerate Energy stated that it received a Force Majeure notice from QatarEnergy in March related to its LNG supply agreement and issued a corresponding force majeure notice to Petrobangla (Bangladesh). 1
Based on its assessment, management expected the financial impact to be approximately $1 million per month while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. 1
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