Murmansk LNG is a LNG plant being built by Novatek, which was approved on 10 October 2023 by Russian president Vladimir Putin.[1] It is scheduled to begin operation in 2027.[2]
History
editIn December 2023 Murmansk LNG was included in Russia's national energy strategy.[3][4]
In April 2024 Novatek reported its production targets until 2033.[5]
In May 2024 it was revealed that Putin's granddaughter's father, Yevgeny Nagorny, was hired by Novatek's owner, Leonid Mikhelson, as director-general of Murmansk-Transgaz, which will transport the gas.[4]
On 13 June 2024 the US threatened to sanction firms that dealt with Murmansk LNG, as part of its OFAC sanctions.[6]
In July 2024 it was reported that Chinese shipbuilders had stopped work on Murmansk LNG-related contracts because of pressure under the US sanctions régime.[7]
In July 2024 it was revealed that when the plant begins operation in 2027, it will have a capacity of 6.8MTPA, out of a planned 20.8MTPA.[8]
References
edit- ^ HUMPERT, MALTE (10 October 2023). "Putin Green-lights Novatek's Massive Murmansk LNG Project". High North News.
- ^ "Murmansk LNG Liquefaction Terminal, Russia". August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Кабмин включил проект "Мурманский СПГ" в Энергостратегию до 2035 года". TACC.
- ^ a b Titov, Sergei. "Russian Gas Tycoon Hires Putin's Daughter's Beau For Murmansk LNG Project". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
- ^ "Novatek presents operation schedule for Murmansk LNG terminal through 2033". interfax.com.
- ^ Humpert, Text Malte. "U.S. Targets Future Russian Energy Projects in Arctic in New Round of Sanctions". www.highnorthnews.com.
- ^ "G Captain: Exit of Chinese Yard Stops Work at Russia's Arctic LNG 2, Murmansk LNG Delayed Indefinitely". www.poten.com. July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Novatek's Murmansk LNG Project to Initially Have Two Lines Per Year". MarineLink. July 29, 2024.