The article does not specifically mention Portugal. Instead, it discusses Europe's recent gas supply disruptions caused by the shutdown of Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex following Iranian drone strikes, which has led to increased European reliance on alternative sources, including African LNG projects. Europe's shift away from Russian pipeline gas toward LNG imports—primarily from the U.S., Norway, and North Africa—has made African LNG resources more strategically important. The disruption has heightened Europe's urgency to diversify supply, with African LNG emerging as a key potential stabilizer amid global supply tightness and rising prices.