LNG Archives - Euromaidan Press

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Latest news Ukraine

EU pays Russia more for fossil fuels than it gives Ukraine in aid, report finds

Despite public declarations of support for Ukraine, most major European powers commit minimal percentages of their economies to aid, while simultaneously purchasing Russian fossil fuels worth €3.2 billion more than their financial assistance to Kyiv in 2024, helping Russia to fund its war against Ukraine.

byVira Kravchuk

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Analysis

Europe spends € 2 billion a month on Russian oil and LNG—more than its aid to Ukraine

Two investigations expose Europe’s energy contradiction: while pledging to cut ties with Moscow, the EU continues to spend billions on Russian oil and Arctic gas—much of it transported by sanctioned icebreakers.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Bloomberg: Europe seeks Australian gas to reduce Russian energy dependence

LNG vessel Elisa Ardea heads to France’s Dunkirk, potentially marking Australia’s first gas delivery to Europe since 2022.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Lithuanian President Nauseda: Europe can not contain Russia without US

With Russian aggression looming, Lithuania’s president warns that Europe can’t defend itself without a strong US partnership.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

Bloomberg: EU is likely to delay Russian energy phase-out plan

"EU delays Russian energy phase-out plan amid record LNG imports, as ten member states push for stricter measures while the Europen Commission aims for complete independence by 2027.

byOlena Mukhina

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Opinion

Novatek: Putin’s sanctions-proof gas weapon hiding in plain sight

While Europe banned Russian pipeline gas, an Arctic gas giant quietly doubled its EU market share.

byOleh Savytskyi

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Latest news Ukraine

Europe boosts Russian LNG imports to record levels despite sanctions

Bloomberg's analysis of ship-tracking data shows that Russian LNG exports hit record levels in 2024, even though Western sanctions were meant to limit the country's energy industry.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Latest news Ukraine

“Historic event”: Ukraine halts Russian gas flow to Europe

Ukrainian government emphasized the move's strategic importance in limiting Russia's war financing capabilities.

byVira Kravchuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine receives first LNG shipment from US amid shift from Russian gas

As Russian attacks leave half a million Ukrainians without electricity and heating, the US sells its first shipment of liquefied natural gas to Ukraine through Greece, days before the expiration of a Russian gas transit to Europe.

byVira Kravchuk

A Sovcomflot oil tanker. Russia's state-owned shipping company operates vessels that are part of the estimated 600-strong “shadow fleet” used to transport oil. Photo: Sovcomflot

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International

EU Parliament demands crackdown on Russia’s shadow tanker fleet

"This transport is killing the reach of the sanctions against Russia and finances the war against Ukraine. Every ship that goes through means more suffering for the Ukrainian people," a leading MEP told

byAlya Shandra

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Latest news Ukraine

Panama cancels registration of four tankers from Russia’s shadow fleet

Panama's Maritime Authority commenced flag cancellation procedures after US sanctions targeted the LNG carriers' Singapore-based operators over connections to Russian gas producer Novatek and sanctions evasion.

byYuri Zoria

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Opinion

Britain must stop Glasgow firm’s Arctic ships from funding Putin’s war

The UK government banned Russian LNG imports but left a glaring loophole: Glasgow-based Seapeak Maritime's fleet of Arctic ships continues facilitating Putin's global gas trade worth billions.

bySvitlana Romanko

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Latest news Ukraine

Politico: EU eyes new Russia sanctions push as Hungary’s presidency nears end

EU sanctions against Russia stalled under Hungary's leadership, Poland aims to revive discussions when it assumes the EU presidency in January.

byYuri Zoria

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Analysis

Russia’s Arctic fossil fuel boom fuels Ukraine war and climate crisis

Moscow's reckless exploitation of Arctic reserves threatens global climate targets while bankrolling its invasion of Ukraine. Yet China's growing involvement complicates Western efforts to curtail Russia's destructive expansion in the region.

byOleh Savytskyi

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Analysis

“War tax” on Russian LNG is key to starving Kremlin’s war chest

As Russia's military budget swells to nearly 8% of GDP, policy analysts urge the EU to implement a targeted customs duty on Russian LNG imports

byBenjamin Looijen

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Latest news Ukraine

UK imposes new sanctions on Russian LNG sector

The UK has imposed sanctions on 5 vessels and 2 entities involved in Russian LNG shipping, including from the Arctic LNG 2 project, aiming to constrain Russia's plans to expand its global LNG market share.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

EU adopts 14th sanctions package against Russia, targeting Russia’s LNG and cracking down on circumvention

The EU's 14th sanctions package targets Russian economy, individuals, and circumvention efforts. It includes measures on energy, finance, trade, and transport sectors, aiming to support Ukraine and weaken Putin's regime.

byYuri Zoria

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Opinion

Will Spain and France choose EU solidarity over Russian LNG profits?

As the EU prepares sanctions against Russian LNG, two of the bloc's largest importers remain worryingly silent on targeting the Kremlin's energy profits.

byOleh Savytskyi

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Latest news Ukraine

FT: Türkiye aims to reduce reliance on Russian gas with US LNG deal

As Turkey's long-term natural gas contracts with Russia and Iran approach expiry, the country is turning to the US and ExxonMobil for a significant LNG supply agreement.

byAlya Shandra

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Analysis

US sanctions deep freeze Russia’s Arctic-2 LNG hub. Here’s what can kill it for good

Russia’s flagship LNG project is having a tanker problem, courtesy of America. But it still stands a chance, courtesy of China.

byMaksym GardusandbyOleh Savytskyi