QatarEnergy has informed Edison (EDNn.MI), one of its largest European clients, that it will be unable to supply three liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes, extending its force majeure declaration through the end of September, Reuters reported

24 LNG cargoes have been placed under force majeure during the period, covering about 3 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas.

Edison, a subsidiary of French energy group Electricité de France (EDF), said it can secure alternative gas supplies for all customers and will fully meet its commercial obligations.

As of July 28, Edison said it had replaced 17 LNG cargoes at the Adriatic LNG terminal, equivalent to about 1.6 bcm of natural gas.

Edison has a long-term contract with QatarEnergy to supply 6.4 bcm of natural gas annually to Italy. The contract, in place since 2009, runs for a total duration of 25 years.

Mainly due to the impact of QatarEnergy’s force majeure declaration, Edison’s first-quarter (Q1) operating profit fell by half.

The group also cut its full-year guidance, citing uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.

Qatar Energy had announced force majeure in March 2026, along with an announcement to halt output of LNG and associated products.