
The U.S. is stepping up efforts to curb Russia’s LNG exports as part of its broader strategy to cut off funds supporting Moscow’s war in Ukraine. According to Geoffrey Pyatt, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources, the aim is clear: reduce Russia’s revenue from oil and gas. This push has included sanctions on Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 plant, which has been particularly effective in stopping tankers from reaching foreign ports due to fears of U.S. retaliation. Located in the Gydan Peninsula in the Arctic, the Arctic LNG 2 project was considered…