New Delhi, June 22 -- Qatar's Energy Minister Saad Al-Kaabi on Monday confirmed that 13 people were killed and 66 injured in the explosion at the Barzan gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, saying the victims were Indian and Pakistani nationals.

The minister also sought to reassure global energy markets, stating that the incident would not affect Qatar's export capabilities.

Speaking to reporters, Al-Kaabi described the loss of life as a tragedy and extended condolences to the families of the victims.

"I find myself today having to do something I have always hoped will never happen, and that is to announce the tragic loss of 13 lives of our people who hold Indian and Pakistani nationalities," he said.

The minister did no...