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force majeure

[fawrs ma-zhœr] / fɔrs maˈʒœr /


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QatarEnergy’s force majeure declaration may not have an immediate impact on MISC’s LNG carrier fleet, as charter payments remain protected under existing contracts, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Purchasers have also been hit by the fact that many pre-war contracts governing prices have been suspended as producers cite "force majeure," forcing reliance on higher spot market prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

On Tuesday, QatarEnergy declared force majeure on some of ⁠its LNG supply contracts, including ‌customers ⁠in China, South Korea, Italy and Belgium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

It warned it would be forced to declare force majeure for up to five years on some long-term LNG contracts, signalling it may be unable to fulfill the agreements.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The Baron bowed, and muttered something about force majeure.

From Quisisana, or Rest at Last by Spielhagen, Friedrich




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