Russia Delivers First Domestically Assembled Arc7 LNG Carrier After Years of Sanctions Delays Russia has completed its first domestically assembled Arc7 LNG carrier after years of sanctions-driven delays, offering a rare boost to Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 project but underscoring the deep challenges still facing Russia’s shipbuilding ambitions. The vessel will double the project’s winter export capacity.
Sinking of Russian Ship in the Mediterranean Could Delay Leader-class Nuclear Icebreaker ‘Rossiya’ The loss of two reactor hatch covers for theRossiyanuclear icebreaker in a cargo vessel sinking in the Mediterranean spells unwelcome news for Russia. The cargo shipUrsa Majorwas traveling from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok when it experienced an engine room explosion and subsequently sank.
Russian Sovcomflot to Operate Sanctioned Zvezda Arc7 LNG Carrier for Arctic LNG 2 Despite mounting Western sanctions Russia’s largest shipping company Sovcomflot appears set to operate ice-capable LNG carriers for Arctic LNG 2 currently under construction in Russia. New photos show the SCF logo being painted on the side of the lead vessel,Aleksey Kosygin.
Arctic LNG 2 Facing Vessel Shortage as Zvezda Shipyard Delays Delivery, Japanese MOL Exits Charter Contract Sanctions continue to impact Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project. Japanese operator Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is looking to step away from the project and ice-capable LNG tankers under construction at Russia’s own Zvezda shipyard have been delayed again.
Russian Shipyard To Deliver Critically Needed Arc7 LNG Carriers for Arctic LNG 2 Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 plant has now been sitting idle for nearly six months as Novatek has yet to receive any ice-capable LNG carriers for the project. The first two of five Arc7 vessels under construction at a Russian shipyard could become available later this year and begin LNG exports from the facility.
Russia’s Zvezda Shipyard Launches Two Additional Arc7 LNG Carriers for Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 The launch of two more Arc7 LNG carriers provides a pathway for Novatek to secure partial shipping capacity for its Arctic LNG 2 project later this year. The use of conventional carriers during the summer months could also ease logistical constraints.
Latest Round of US and UK Sanctions Takes Aim at Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Project The US and UK announced further sanctions against Russia´s Arctic LNG 2-project targeting ship construction in Russia and South Korea and Novatek’s Belokamenka assembly yard. The impact of three rounds of sanctions in the last six months continues to delay the first shipment from the project.
Russian Shipyard Zvezda Launches New Arctic Ships for Oil and LNG Transport Construction work at the Zvezda shipyard reached the next milestone with the successful launch of an oil tanker for Rosneft and an LNG carrier for Novatek. Both ships will be used to transport hydrocarbon resources from Russia’s Arctic energy projects.
Two Asian Shipyards Continue to Build LNG Tankers for New Russian Arctic Gas Project Novatek and its partners continue to push ahead with Arctic gas projects even in the face of economic sanctions. Images analyzed by HNN indicate at least 8 new gas carriers at various stages of completion. The first ones could be delivered later this year.
French Engineering Company Exits Cooperation with Russian Shipyard A French provider of critical membrane containment systems used in Arc7 LNG carriers, terminates work with Russian Zvezda shipyard as result of EU sanction package, but says it will complete work on the initial batch of vessels. Russia may look to China for construction of future Arc7 LNG carriers.
Novatek Orders 10 Arc7 Carriers for Arctic LNG 2 from Zvezda Shipyard Novatek takes a big step forward in its Arctic LNG 2 project ordering ten new icebreaking gas carriers from the Russian Zvezda shipyard. The company is expected to order a further twelve ships from DSME in South Korea before the end of September.
Russia’s Rosatom and Zvezda Shipyard Sign Contract for World’s Largest Nuclear Icebreaker TheLeader-class nuclear icebreaker is designed to ensure year-round navigation on the eastern parts of the Northern Sea Route by 2027. Questions remain about the project’s ambitious timeline as Russia’s nuclear icebreaker program has faced ongoing delays and technical issues in recent years.
Novatek To Order Up To 42 New Arc7 LNG Carriers Totaling $12bn Novatek shared details about its four planned natural gas projects and announced its intention to place orders for up to 42 ice-capable Arc7 LNG carriers in the coming years. The company will acquire 10 new Arc7 LNG carriers from foreign shipyards, while placing the remaining orders with Russia’s Zvezda shipyard.
China Looks to Further Its Arctic Role by Constructing Arc7 LNG Carriers China’s Hudong Zhonghua shipyard aims to construct ice-capable LNG carriers for Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 project. This would be the country’s first foray into constructing these highly specialized vessels placing it in competition with Russia’s Zvezda shipyard and South Korea's DSME.
