What was the year-on-year growth in Russia's LNG exports from January to April, and what was the total volume?

Russia's LNG exports rose 8.6% year-on-year from January to April to 11.4 million metric tons, driven partly by Arctic LNG 2, which contributed 1 million tons in that period, according to preliminary LSEG data.

How did Russian LNG exports to Europe change in January–April compared to the same period last year, despite the EU's planned gas import ban?

Russian LNG exports to Europe jumped 20.8% year-on-year in January–April to 6.4 million tons, with April alone reaching around 1.6 million tons—up from 1.2 million tons a year earlier—even as EU countries finalized approval in January for a ban on Russian gas imports by late-2027.

Russia's LNG Exports Up 8.6% in January to April, Data Shows

May 5, 2026

Russia's LNG exports increased 8.6% to 11.4 million tons from January to April, boosted by the Arctic LNG 2 project despite sanctions. Shipments to Europe jumped 20.8%, while Novatek's Yamal LNG volume fell slightly.

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