Russian LNG Carrier Stops in Northern Norway’s Honningsvåg, Again Russian liquefied natural gas carriers continue to use Norway’s Arctic fjords as convenient stopover points, exchanging crews and taking on provisions. Over the weekend a Yamal LNG tanker stopped outside Honningsvåg for 18 hours before proceeding to Murmansk.
EU Sanctions Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels Routinely Passing Through Norwegian Waters, Stopping at Honningsvåg A liquefied natural gas carrier working for Russia’s Yamal LNG project stopped in Honningsvåg in Northern Norway last week. Now the EU has sanctioned the vessel. Will Norwegian authorities put an end to allowing Russian LNG vessels resupplying in the country’s ports?
Norway Implements New Sanctions, But Russian LNG Vessels Still Allowed to Stop at Honningsvåg Norway passed a new round of sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector, including the import and transshipment of liquefied natural gas. But the latest measures do not address the continued use of Norwegian port facilities by LNG carriers in service of Russia. Danish shipyard Fayard A/S similarly continues providing drydock services, with another Arc7 LNG carrier now at the Odense facility.
Norway Implements New Sanctions, But Russian LNG Vessels Still Allowed to Stop at Honningsvåg Norway passed a new round of sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector, including the import and transshipment of liquefied natural gas. But the latest measures do not address the continued use of Norwegian port facilities by LNG carriers in service of Russia. Danish shipyard Fayard A/S similarly continues providing drydock services, with another Arc7 LNG carrier now at the Odense facility.
Troubled Waters: LNG Ship Carrying Russian Gas Stops in North Norway A natural gas tanker carrying LNG for Russian company Novatek made a 24h pitstop near Honningsvåg raising questions about the adequacy of Norwegian sanctions. The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not reply to a request for comment in time for publication.
Novatek Resumes Reloading of Yamal LNG in Norway Due to COVID-19 Pandemic The coronavirus pandemic is forcing Novatek to return to Norway for the transfer of LNG from Yamal, rather than using its new Russian location off Kildin Island.
Novatek and Tschudi Group Return to Norway’s Honningsvåg to Transfer LNG The two companies are teaming up again to deliver liquefied natural gas from Russia’s Arctic to Europe.
Novatek Considers Returning to Norway to Transship Yamal LNG Russia’s second-largest natural gas producer Novatek is eyeing a potential return to Norway to transship liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Yamal LNG plant following U.S. sanctions against one of its shipping partners. The company previously reloaded LNG near Honningsvåg with partner Tschudi Shipping Company.
Russia’s Northern Sea Route Sees Record Cargo Volume in 2018 Russia’s Northern Sea Route saw another record-setting year in 2018 as 18 million tons of cargo traveled along the country’s Arctic coastline. This compares to just 3.9 million tons five years ago in 2013 and also represents an 80 percent increase over 2017.
Up to Nine Million Tons of Russian LNG Will be Reloaded in Norwegian Waters during 2019 Norwegian shipping company Tschudi plans to transship up to 9 million tons of LNG during the first six months of 2019. A substantial operation would reload natural gas from Novatek’s Yamal facility on average every 36 hours.
Novatek and Tschudi to Begin Transfer of LNG Near Honningsvåg in November Novatek’s Yamal LNG will begin ship-to-ship transfer of liquefied natural gas off Norway’s northern coast during the second half of November.
