LNG
South Korea supplied fuel to Russia using sanctioned tankers, — The Guardian
Three of the seven tankers involved are under UK and EU sanctions.
Russia is trying to create a new “shadow fleet” to circumvent sanctions
Russia has begun to commission newly built vessels that can be used as part of a “shadow fleet” to circumvent sanctions and export LNG.
Koretskyi: Ukraine has received guaranteed capacity in the future LNG terminal in Klaipeda
Ukraine has received guaranteed capacity for regasification of liquefied natural gas at a new terminal in Klaipeda (Lithuania).
Belgium switched completely to Russian LNG in July due to the crisis in the Middle East
Due to disruptions in the supply of liquefied gas from the Middle East, Belgium imported LNG exclusively from Russia in July for the first time in more than five years.
EU seeks compromise over Greece’s position on 21st package of sanctions against Russia
The talks have reached a deadlock after Greece objected to new restrictions on the transshipment of Russian LNG.
Greece blocks 21st EU sanctions package against Russia over Greek gas carrier
Greece has opposed a ban on the transport of Russian LNG to third countries – it could destroy the business of Greek tycoon George Prokopio.
The head of the Spanish port called for a postponement of the ban on Russian LNG
The head of the Spanish port of Bilbao, one of Europe’s main gas import hubs, has called for a postponement of a ban on Russian gas.
China prepares second LNG terminal for sanctioned Russian cargo
China is preparing a second import terminal to handle liquefied natural gas cargoes from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG-2 project.
Ukraine has agreed on long-term LNG supplies through a terminal in Lithuania
Ukraine and Lithuania have reached an agreement on long-term LNG supplies through the Klaipeda terminal during intergovernmental consultations.
EU bans imports of Russian LNG from today
The decision is aimed at further reducing energy dependence on Russia and increasing sanctions pressure on its energy sector.
