
Danish Yard Takes a Third Russian-Linked LNG Tanker Before the January Ban
The Boris Davydov has delivered at least 50 Yamal cargoes worth some $2.2bn since her last visit to the same yard in 2023.

Putin Threatens Mirror Response To EU Seizure Of Shadow Fleet Cargoes
President Vladimir Putin has promised retaliation against any European move to seize merchant ships carrying Russian cargo, describing the measures as piracy and banditry and saying Moscow would respond in kind.

EU expands Russia shadow fleet blacklist to 673 vessels, grants Dynagas a reprieve
The European Union has blacklisted 41 more vessels linked to Russia's shadow fleet, taking the total to 673, while granting Greek owner Dynagas a temporary reprieve on LNG restrictions.

EU still absorbing bulk of Russian Arctic LNG despite phase-out push
Trade-flow data shows Europe took the overwhelming share of Russian Arctic liquefied natural gas in the first six months of the year, even as the bloc works towards ending those imports.

EU adds more than 40 shadow fleet vessels to sanctions list
The European Union has added more than 40 shadow fleet vessels to its sanctions list, several of them regular visitors to Arctic waters.

EU moves to approve first Indian ship recycling yards
The European Commission has proposed admitting two Indian ship recycling facilities to its approved list for the first time, after years of exclusion for South Asian yards.

Brussels opens full-scale probe into Saipem-Subsea7 merger over price concerns
European Union antitrust regulators have opened a full-scale investigation into the merger of two major offshore energy contractors, warning it could lead to higher prices and less innovation.

EU signals openness to alternatives to the IMO net-zero framework
The EU says it is ready to consider alternatives to a proposed global shipping-emissions framework, if the 2050 target holds.

Brussels clears $72bn French offshore wind support scheme
The European Commission has approved a major French state support scheme for offshore wind, clearing the path for a large build-out across three seas.
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