Sanctioned Russian LNG Ship Nears Asia After Arctic Trip
- Asya Energy is carrying a shipment from Arctic LNG 2 plant
- The project has struggled to find buyers amid US restrictions
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A Russian liquefied natural gas carrier sanctioned by the US is currently heading to potential buyers in North Asia after sailing thousands of miles through the Arctic Ocean.
Asya Energy passed the southern tip of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East, carrying a shipment from the Arctic LNG 2 plant. It will be closely watched to see if it will continue sailing to an import terminal in the region, or try to cloak its identity in a bid to protect end-users from US retaliatory measures.