Anyone know how long it will take to re-start Qatar's helium plants?

9 points | by megamike 2 days ago

5 comments

  • cochinescu 2 days ago
    It really depends on what exactly shut them down, if it’s just logistics around the blockade, things could resume in weeks once borders open. Physical damages or equipment being offline might mean months, maybe longer. Has there been any recent update from RasGas or Qatargas?
    • fiftyacorn 1 day ago
      They need to build a few smaller plants rather than one huge plant

      Will this set back AI as chip costs increase?

      • giantg2 2 days ago
        Extensive damage resulting in years to repair and replace, resulting in a 14% reduction in exports (a 5% reduction in global supply). Other shutdown is variable, based on the conflict.
        • lapalapa 2 days ago
          We'll see, the war is not yet over. Maybe years.
          • JasonADrury 2 days ago
            Nobody knows. If Trump follows through with his latest threat, the answer could feasibly turn out to be "decades".