Russia · Regulatory
LNG in Russia
Not tradeable by private parties
EU 14th sanctions package prohibits transhipment of Russian LNG via EU ports (effective March 2025) and bans new investment / contracts. US SDN designations cover Novatek's Arctic LNG 2 project and affiliated vessels.
Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import LNG into Russia?
- No. EU 14th sanctions package prohibits transhipment of Russian LNG via EU ports (effective March 2025) and bans new investment / contracts. US SDN designations cover Novatek's Arctic LNG 2 project and affiliated vessels.
- What license is typically required?
- EU 14th sanctions package prohibits transhipment of Russian LNG via EU ports (effective March 2025) and bans new investment / contracts. US SDN designations cover Novatek's Arctic LNG 2 project and affiliated vessels.
- Does OilFlow screen LNG counterparties against Russia rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private LNG deal into Russia is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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