Russias first shipment of Arctic natural gas reaches India

The Independent Barents Observer reports that the first ever shipload of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia’s Arctic has reached India via the Northern Sea Route.

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Since Novatek launched production at its Yamal LNG plant, out-shipments of more than one million tons of LNG have reportedly been made. Four big LNG carriers are now said to shuttle from the project terminal of Sabetta. Another 11 vessels of this type are said to be under construction.

All of the specialized vessels have strong icebreaking capacities and are able to ship along the Northern Sea Route during major parts of the year. The Northern Sea Route runs along the Russian Arctic coast from the Kara Sea, along Siberia, to the Bering Strait.

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