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Articles with tag "LNG"

Germany’s Russian LNG Imports Surge Over 500% in 2024

Berlin has banned direct imports of Russian gas but continues to import it via third parties elsewhere in Europe.

European Imports of Russian LNG Hit 'Record Levels' in 2024

European ports received 17.8 million tons of LNG from Russia in 2024, over 2 million tons more than in 2023, The Guardian reported.
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Last Window to Europe: What Happens After Ukraine Gas Transit Ends?

If this gas route is lost, it may intensify Europe's battle with Asia for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies and create new headaches for cash-strapped...
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EU Targets Russia's LNG Sector in New Sanctions Package

"This hard-hitting package will further deny Russia access to key technologies," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said.
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EU Firms Supply $630Mln in Equipment to Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Project Despite Sanctions

The largest suppliers were companies from Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain.
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Japan’s December Imports of Russian LNG Hit 7-Year Record

According to preliminary data, Japan shipped 833,000 metric tons of LNG from Russia last month — up 42.5% from December 2022.
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Foreign Shareholders Suspend Participation in Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Project – Kommersant

The companies are relinquishing their responsibilities to finance and fulfill offtake contracts, leaving Novatek at risk of financing the $25 billion project...
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EU Lawmakers Call for Ban on Russian LNG

But there seems to be little appetite across the bloc to impose a ban that could further roil Europe's fragile gas markets and drive up energy prices.
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Baker Hughes Withdraws From Russia’s LNG Projects – Kommersant

“This in effect puts into question the further operation and commissioning of foreign equipment."

In Push For Global LNG Leadership, Russia Banking on Vast Arctic Tundra

Russia’s latest government strategy for exploiting its vast LNG resources outlines the critical importance its vast Arctic regions will play.
opinion Elena Agarkova Belov

Russia Should Get Behind Arctic Ban on Dirty Fuel

Russia is watering down a block on heavy fuel oil — a toxic pollutant — in the Arctic. That could be a dangerous mistake.

Coronavirus Outbreak Hits Novatek’s Arctic LNG Construction Site

Three-quarters of the Murmansk region’s cases of the virus have been reported in the village where the facility is being built.

Powerful Fleet of LNG Tankers Sails Arctic Route to Asia as Ice Shrinks to Year’s Low

The Asia-Pacific region is a strategic priority, Novate's deputy chairman says.

New Arctic Partnership Announces Construction of 17 Icebreaking LNG Tankers

A joint venture set up by Novatek and Sovcomflot will develop and run a powerful new fleet of Arctic carriers.

Powered by LNG, Russian Tanker Sails Arctic Route to China

Russian maritime shipping company Sovcomflot says this the first shipment of its kind.

Arctic Sea Route Opens For the Summer With First Yamal LNG Cargo

For Novatek, the route is attractive because it gives a much more direct access to the world's largest LNG consumers in Asia.

Arrival of Putin's Judo Partner Squeezed Shell Out of Gas Project – Sources

Shell had been working on the Baltic liquified natural gas plant for three years.

Russian LNG Projects Are Competitive — Shell Executive

Russian fuel is well positioned to reach new markets in Asia.
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