Russia expands shadow LNG fleet ahead of EU ban
Russia is reportedly increasing its shadow LNG fleet to maintain liquefied natural gas exports amid upcoming EU sanctions. This development occurs as sanctions are expected to tighten next year.
Claims & verification status
Russia is adding secondhand vessels along with its first domestically built tankers to its shadow fleet.
Data from the maritime analytics firm Windward indicates the growth of Russia's shadow LNG fleet.
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Impact analysis
What we know (verified)
- —Sanctions are expected to tighten next year according to reports.
- —Russia is reportedly increasing its shadow LNG fleet to maintain liquefied natural gas exports amid upcoming EU sanctions.
- —Russia is adding secondhand vessels along with its first domestically built tankers to its shadow fleet.
- —Data from the maritime analytics firm Windward indicates the growth of Russia's shadow LNG fleet.
Our assessment
If Russia successfully expands its shadow LNG fleet, there is a heightened risk of continued Russian LNG exports to global buyers despite forthcoming EU restrictions. This…
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Who this event matters for
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