America’s sanctions against the Arctic LNG-2 project could signal Washington’s efforts to prevent Russia from becoming a major exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as causing disruptions in global energy markets. writes about this Finance Times.
According to experts, for the first time the West directly blocked Russia’s supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Consultancy firm Energy Aspects said US actions would lead to a contraction of the energy market.
“If Arctic LNG 2 does not start exporting as planned in 2024, this will keep markets a little tighter,” said Columbia University expert Anne-Sophie Corbeau.
Before that, press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov statedTaking into account the example of Nordic Streams, he said that the world community should pay attention to US statements regarding the destruction of Arctic LNG-2. US State Department Deputy for Energy Geoffrey Pyatt stated that Washington aims to terminate the Arctic LNG 2 project.
Previously Scholz promise To complete the Nord Stream project.