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Europe’s Russian Gas Ban Is Set to Trigger a New Wave of LNG Tanker Demand
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The European Union's plan to ban Russian LNG imports is expected to lead to a surge in demand for LNG carriers, potentially requiring 30 new vessels to meet the increased demand for liquefied gas in Europe.
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The European Union’s plan to ban LNG imports from Russia will prompt a surge in demand for LNG carriers to the tune of 30 new vessels, a senior Vortexa analyst said ahead of the LNG Qatar gathering that starts today. According to Ashley Sherman, senior LNG analyst at the company, if the EU sanctions leave currently unsanctioned Yamal LNG free to deliver liquefied gas to European buyers, at least 30 new low ice-class or non-ice-class LNG carriers to satisfy demand for the fuel from the second-largest importing region after Asia. In December…
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