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In September 2026, it was reported that Russia has increased its shadow fleet for liquefied natural gas exports from 11 to at least 20 vessels, despite sanctions. China remains the main buyer of the gas. Podolyak noted that the West is ignoring this situation.
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Over the past year, Russia has increased its shadow fleet for liquefied natural gas exports from 11 to at least 20 tankers. The only buyer of this gas remains China, which has been actively importing it since 2025. This occurs despite sanctions from the US and EU.
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Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project reached record gas production levels due to the expansion of its shadow tanker fleet. In July and August, gas extraction occurred at unprecedented rates, allowing for increased exports.
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