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Satellite Images Expose Russia's Covert LNG Shadow Fleet

8/13/2025

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On August 9, 2025, satellite images uncovered a clandestine 'shadow fleet' at Russia's Utrenneye terminal, where LNG was being loaded for the controversial Arctic LNG 2 project, defying international sanctions. Tankers like Buran and Voskhod are boldly navigating around these restrictions, while Arctic Metagas, with its ever-changing identity, plays a key role in these covert transshipment operations.

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Story summary

On August 9, 2025, satellite images uncovered a clandestine 'shadow fleet' at Russia's Utrenneye terminal, where LNG was being loaded for the controversial Arctic LNG 2 project, defying international sanctions. Tankers like Buran and Voskhod are boldly navigating around these restrictions, while Arctic Metagas, with its ever-changing identity, plays a key role in these covert transshipment operations.