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Russia boosts LNG exports to China by 43% in July 2026

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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Russia increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to China by 43% in July 2026 compared to the previous year. Total shipments reached 951,000 tons, allowing Russia to become China's second-largest LNG supplier, surpassing Malaysia. This growth occurred while China's overall LNG imports declined 19% year-on-year to 5.16 million tons.

From english.pravda.ru

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The increase reflects the adaptability of Russian domestic companies, which remain a priority for China due to long-term contracts and reliable logistics. Market analysts noted that China continues to act as an anchor buyer, ensuring stable capacity utilization despite sanctions pressure.

The competitive market for the second supplier spot sees Russia and Malaysia vying for market share behind Australia.

From english.pravda.ru

Who's involved

  • ChinaChina, the primary consumer of the increased LNG shipments.
  • Arctic LNG 2Arctic LNG 2, one of the key facilities driving the increased export volume.
  • MalaysiaMalaysia, which competes with Russia for the second-largest supplier spot.

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