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EU to Phase Out Russian Gas Transshipment by Next Year

12/5/2025

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The European Union will phase in a ban on transshipment of Russian gas, affecting re-exports.
Russian tankers can still use transshipment infrastructure for gas from non-Russian sources, including the United States and Qatar.
Fluxys, Belgium's LNG terminal operator, maintains a long-term contract with Yamal LNG.
A compromise was reached, and the European Commission plans to address transshipment in the next sanctions package against Russia, expected early next year.

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The European Union will phase in a ban on transshipment of Russian gas, affecting re-exports.
Russian tankers can still use transshipment infrastructure for gas from non-Russian sources, including the United States and Qatar.
Fluxys, Belgium's LNG terminal operator, maintains a long-term contract with Yamal LNG.
A compromise was reached, and the European Commission plans to address transshipment in the next sanctions package against Russia, expected early next year.