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UK Bans LNG Ships to Hit Russian Revenue, Disrupt Energy Flow

11/29/2025

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The United Kingdom plans a maritime services ban on vessels carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to cut revenue to Russia.
Seapeak Maritime, managing six ice-class carriers, will be unable to transport Russian LNG under the ban, impacting the Arctic Yamal LNG project.
The measure covers shipping and insurance and could disrupt global energy flows, since the Yamal facility has supplied a significant portion of LNG to Europe.

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The United Kingdom plans a maritime services ban on vessels carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to cut revenue to Russia.
Seapeak Maritime, managing six ice-class carriers, will be unable to transport Russian LNG under the ban, impacting the Arctic Yamal LNG project.
The measure covers shipping and insurance and could disrupt global energy flows, since the Yamal facility has supplied a significant portion of LNG to Europe.