arctic lng 2

Explore the latest developments and challenges surrounding Russia’s Novatek Arctic LNG 2 project, a cornerstone in global energy and Arctic navigation.


Friday, November 14, 2025
ALNG2 sunset
Energy

Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Cuts Gas Output Ahead of Winter Challenges

Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant has started curbing gas production after reaching records in October, as the buildup of winter ice makes exports more

November 14, 2025
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Monday, November 10, 2025
lng ship bunkering in fog
Energy

Russian ‘Dark Fleet’ LNG Carrier Carrying Sanctioned Gas Reappears Off South China Coast

A liquefied natural gas tanker carrying sanctioned Russian gas has reappeared near China’s Hainan Island three weeks after a dark transfer. It is likely

November 10, 2025
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An LNG tanker at a port in Yantai, China
News

Russia’s LNG ‘Shadow Fleet’ Stalls as Winter Nears, Vessels Idle or Turn Back

After a flurry of activity over the past three months Russia’s LNG ‘dark fleet’ is struggling to keep its momentum with winter approaching. LNG carriers

November 10, 2025
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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Audax carrying a module for Arctic LNG 2 across the Arctic. (Source: Red Box Energy Services)
Shipping

EU Lifts Sanctions on Heavy-Load Carriers ‘Audax’ and ‘Pugnax’ Involved in Russian Arctic LNG Construction

In a surprise move the EU has unsanctioned two polar class heavy lift vessels, Audax and Pugnax. The vessels were purpose-built for the construction of

October 30, 2025
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Christophe de Margerie LNG carrier
Shipping

UK Strikes at Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Lifeline with Sanctions on China’s Beihai Terminal

The United Kingdom has sanctioned China’s Beihai LNG terminal as part of a comprehensive package targeting Russia’s energy sector and its

October 15, 2025
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Russia Opens New Production Line at Sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 as First Carrier Loads Cargo
Energy

Russia Opens New Production Line at Sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 as First Carrier Loads Cargo

Russia continues to expand its Arctic liquefied natural gas facilities. More than a year after towing the second production line to the Gydan Peninsula a gas

September 24, 2025
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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
LNG carrier in dense fog
Shipping

Third Sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 Cargo Lands in China

A third tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project arrived at a Chinese port on Tuesday, ship-tracking

September 9, 2025
Total Views: 481

Sunday, September 7, 2025
An LNG tanker at a port in Yantai, China
Energy

Tanker Carrying Sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG Leaves Chinese Port

HONG KONG, Sept 7 (Reuters) – A tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project has departed from a

September 7, 2025
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Saturday, September 6, 2025
LNG in Arctic
Shipping

Second Known Tanker Carrying Sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG Berths In China

By Che Pan and James Pomfret BEIJING/HONG KONG, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Another tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG

September 6, 2025
Total Views: 1520

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Carrier Without Ice-Class Stops, Reverses on Northern Sea Route Near Ice-Edge
Energy

Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Carrier Without Ice-Class Stops, Reverses on Northern Sea Route Near Ice-Edge

A Russian liquefied natural gas carrier without ice protection has reversed course and remains stopped near the edge of the sea ice on the Northern Sea Route.

September 2, 2025
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Friday, August 29, 2025
LNG in Arctic
Energy

China Receives First Arctic LNG 2 Cargo Ahead of Putin’s Visit, Data Shows

China received this week its first liquefied natural gas cargo from a sanctioned Russian project, ship-tracking data from Kpler and LSEG showed, days ahead of

August 29, 2025
Total Views: 618

Thursday, August 28, 2025
Aerial of Liquified Natural Gas LNG carrier moored to a small gas terminal
Energy

Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Delivers First Cargo to China After Year-Long Wait, Signaling Possible Shift in Beijing’s Sanctions Stance

A gas carrier in service of Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project has docked at a Chinese terminal for the first time, ending more than a year of

August 28, 2025
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Christophe de Margerie first cargo
Shipping

Russia’s Sanctioned Arctic LNG Plant Boosts Output to New Record

Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project boosted gas output to record levels this month as the export facility keeps loading cargoes that have struggled to

August 27, 2025
Total Views: 879

Monday, August 18, 2025
From Alaska With Love: Russia’s Shadow LNG Fleet Set Sail for China As Trump-Putin Summit Unfolded
Energy

From Alaska With Love: Russia’s Shadow LNG Fleet Set Sail for China As Trump-Putin Summit Unfolded

Five sanctioned LNG carriers, part of Russia’s shadow fleet, got underway as the Trump-Putin meeting took place in Alaska, or changed course in the hours

August 18, 2025
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Saturday, August 9, 2025
The Christophe de Margerie, an ice-class tanker fitted out to transport liquefied natural gas, is docked at the Yamal LNG facility in Arctic port of Sabetta, Yamalo-Nenets district, Russia March 30, 2017. REUTERS/Olesya Astakhova/File Photo
Shipping

Fourth Restricted Gas Ship Seen Near Sanctioned Arctic LNG Plant

By Bloomberg News Aug 9, 2025 (Bloomberg) –A fourth sanctioned liquefied natural gas tanker has arrived near Russia’s Arctic export plant, also

August 9, 2025
Total Views: 2330

Monday, July 21, 2025
A ‘North’-series Arc4 LNG carrier in Rotterdam, Netherlands in November 2023
Energy

EU Delists Three Sanctioned MOL LNG Carriers After Assurances Vessels Will Not Carry Russian Arctic Gas

In what appears to be a first, the European Union has delisted three previously sanctioned Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) LNG carriers. The move comes as part of

July 21, 2025
Total Views: 2042

Thursday, July 17, 2025
lng ship bunkering in fog
Energy

Second Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Docks at Sanctioned Arctic LNG Project As Moscow Struggles to Find Buyers

A year after Russia’s flagship liquefied natural gas project, Arctic LNG 2, loaded its first cargo, buyers remain elusive. Despite the ongoing difficulties

July 17, 2025
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Monday, June 30, 2025
Russia Deploys New ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Carrier to Load Gas at Sanctioned Arctic Project
Energy

Russia Deploys New ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Carrier to Load Gas at Sanctioned Arctic Project

Russia has started renewed efforts to export liquefied natural gas from its flagship project, Arctic LNG 2. After mothballing the plant for nearly nine months

June 30, 2025
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Sunday, June 29, 2025
Arctic LNG platform 3
Energy

Russia Tries Again to Expand LNG Exports Upended by Sanctions

By Stephen Stapczynski Jun 28, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Russia is taking another crack at expanding exports of liquefied natural gas after US sanctions

June 29, 2025
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Sanctioned LNG Carrier Approaches Russian Arctic Export Plants Following Nine-Month Freeze 
Shipping

Sanctioned LNG Carrier Approaches Russian Arctic Export Plants Following Nine-Month Freeze 

Following a nine-month hiatus Russia’s LNG shadow fleet is on the move again. Sanctioned LNG carrier Iris (ex-North Sky) passed through the Kara Gate

June 24, 2025
Total Views: 1420