EU's Russian LNG Imports Hit Record High Ahead of 2027 Ban
- European Union countries imported 97 per cent of Yamal Arctic LNG cargoes in the first half of 2026, receiving 136 of 140 global shipments and totaling 9.97 million tonnes, according to environmental and sanctions-monitoring NGO Urgewald.
- Yamal LNG's dependence on Europe is structural; the project relies on specialized Arc7 ice-class tankers requiring rapid turnaround at European ports and servicing at Fayard in Denmark, the last EU shipyard still maintaining these vessels.
- The EU paid an estimated $6.80 billion for these shipments during the period, with 9.97 million tonnes delivered primarily to France, Belgium, and Spain, Urgewald said citing Kpler data.
- By contrast, Asia-bound deliveries collapsed by 84 per cent in the first half of 2026, falling to just 4 cargoes, while the EU continues providing financial support despite escalating Russian attacks on Ukraine.
- Effective January 1, 2027, the European Union will implement separate bans on maritime services for Russian LNG vessels and on purchases of Russian LNG under long-term contracts, reshaping the project's future.
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