# Shell trimmed the first-quarter outlook for its integrated gas production today, reflecting the impact of the Middle East conflict on volumes in Qatar.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · RTE.ie*

## Key points

- Shell lowered its Q1 integrated gas production outlook due to Middle East conflict impacts in Qatar.
- Shell's Pearl GTL facility in Qatar halted production in mid-March after an attack damaged one train.
- Full repair of Pearl GTL's train two is expected to take around a year, Shell confirmed.
- Shell expects a working capital swing to minus $15 billion to minus $10 billion from commodity price volatility.
- Shell's chemicals and products trading results are projected to be significantly higher than the previous quarter.

**Companies:** Shell
**Countries:** Qatar, United States, Israel, Iran

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