Russian Baltic LNG concept is finalized and capacity increased as first gas planned for 2023
Gazprom said it finalized the configuration of its planned new Russian liquefaction and export plant proposed for the port of Ust-Luga on the Baltic Coast and has increased the volume of production.
Mitsui of Japan seeks to build Russian and US LNG volumes and discusses plans with Gazprom
Mitsui, the Japanese trading house and liquefied natural gas market participant, has held talks with Gazprom on progress made in two Russian plans to expand LNG output, on the existing Sakhalin Island plant in the Far East and at a planned facility west of Saint Petersburg.
Gazprom-led Sakhalin LNG expansion in Russia remains one of industry’s most delayed projects
Gazprom, the Russian pipeline natural gas supplier to Europe and owner of the Sakhalin Island LNG export plant, has proved itself to be slow moving in expanding Sakhalin with an additional liquefaction Train to take nameplate capacity to around 14.4 million tonnes per annum amid Asian demand.
