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Russia Expands Oil Exports to Brunei via Northern Sea Route

9/6/2025

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Russia will begin oil deliveries to Brunei via the Northern Sea Route in September 2025, expanding exports.
The tanker Latur is transporting Arctic heavy ARCO oil to Brunei, adapting to Western sanctions.
In 2023, Brunei imported $15.6 million of Russian oil, including its first Urals cargo.
The Istanbul Bridge, a Chinese-operated ship, completed a rapid NSR crossing, establishing a new shipping route.
The Arctic Express service connects China and Europe in 18 days, faster than the Suez Canal.

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Story summary

Russia will begin oil deliveries to Brunei via the Northern Sea Route in September 2025, expanding exports.
The tanker Latur is transporting Arctic heavy ARCO oil to Brunei, adapting to Western sanctions.
In 2023, Brunei imported $15.6 million of Russian oil, including its first Urals cargo.
The Istanbul Bridge, a Chinese-operated ship, completed a rapid NSR crossing, establishing a new shipping route.
The Arctic Express service connects China and Europe in 18 days, faster than the Suez Canal.