Egypt: Explosion reported at Damietta LNG terminal during cargo discharge

DAMIETTA, Egypt — An explosion was reported at the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Damietta Port while cargo was being discharged, according to Inchcape Shipping Services.

The incident occurred during unloading operations at the terminal, one of Egypt’s key LNG export facilities. Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the explosion.

There were no immediate reports of casualties, injuries, or the extent of any damage. Officials are expected to investigate the incident and assess whether operations at the terminal have been affected.

More information is expected as Egyptian authorities and terminal operators provide updates.