force majeure

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Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and a force majeure at Qatar’s Ras Laffan facility have knocked roughly a third External link of the world’s helium supply offline.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

"Our results are most consistent with people moving under force majeure, relying on family networks to navigate crisis."

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

National oil company QatarEnergy, which had already declared force majeure earlier this month, said strikes by Iran on Wednesday and Thursday caused extensive damage to its Ras Laffan hub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

With inventories running low, a string of Asian petrochemicals companies have declared force majeure, a way of getting out of contractual liabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

There was little that was obscure or inexplicable in the coup; it was an amazing display of force majeure, an act of stark audacity.

From The Sins of Séverac Bablon by Rohmer, Sax