Russian LNG news

The FSRUs are intended to strengthen the security of gas supply into Germany, with the total capacity being equivalent to approximately 30% of Russian gas imports into the country.

PGNiG has announced that Gazprom has halted all natural gas supplies under the Yamal contract, effectively breaching their contract.

Lithuania have completely abandoned Russian gas imports in response to the war in Ukraine and the resulting energy crisis in Europe.

New Fortress Energy has filed the permit applications to deploy its fast LNG solution off the coast of Louisiana, US, aiming to begin operations by 1Q23.

Major oil and gas companies suspending their operations in Russia could disrupt progress of key Russian projects, finds GlobalData.

The rise is a result of Russian exports becoming increasingly unpopular, the company states.

Following new government guidance, Shell has started a phased withdrawal from Russian LNG, whilst also donating profits from remaining Russian oil to humanitarian agencies to support Ukraine.

Ed Cox, Head of Global LNG at the Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS), discusses the options available to Europe in moving away from Russian gas, namely to the use of LNG.

With the Russia-Ukraine conflict causing major concerns over energy security issues, GIIGNL are mobilising to ensure stable, affordable, and flexible access to LNG imports.

Due to the conflict in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, it is expected that LNG is set to help fill the gap on Russian gas in Europe’s energy mix.