Sanctioned heavy-lift ships deliver modules to Russia's stalled Arctic LNG project
Two sanctioned heavy-lift vessels have delivered key modules to a stalled Russian Arctic LNG project, hinting at a restart.
Greece blocks new EU sanctions to shield a gas-shipping owner
Greece has blocked a new round of EU sanctions on Russian gas to protect a Greek-owned gas-shipping company.
Paris court orders Novatek unit to pay 20m euros in LNG case
A Paris court has ordered a Novatek subsidiary to pay more than 20m euros to a French energy company after rejecting sanctions as a force majeure defence.
European lawmakers press Danish yard over Arc7 tanker work
More than 100 parliamentarians from 16 European countries have called on Danish shipyard Fayard to stop servicing the ice-class Arc7 tankers that move Russia's Arctic LNG.
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 parliament pushes to end Ireland's alumina exports to Russia
The European Parliament has passed a non-binding motion urging the Commission to sanction alumina sales to Russia, targeting exports from Ireland's Aughinish plant.
Iran explores oil sales to Japan as buyers seek longer waiver
Iran has begun talks with Japanese companies under a US sanctions waiver allowing it to resume oil sales, though prospective buyers are seeking a longer waiver and reassurances about ship safety, sources told Reuters. T…
Report says Jones Act waiver handed US cargo to Chinese-linked ships
A study of the US Jones Act waiver’s first 60 days found no military justification, available US-flag ships, and heavy use of Chinese-built and Chinese-controlled tonnage.
US targets Mexican cartel fuel smuggling
The US Treasury has sanctioned individuals and entities tied to a cartel-linked fuel smuggling network that uses shadow-fleet vessels and falsified customs documents to move illicit fuel between the US and Mexico.
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