Russian energy ministry considering LNG exception to gas export monopoly

摘要

Russian firm Novatek is asking for export rights from the Yamal LNG project. An exception to Gazprom's monopoly on natural gas exports could allow seaborne exports of LNG, Russia's energy minister said, Reuters reported. "In theory there are possible options specifically for LNG," Alexander Novak said. "What form to use and what system of agreements with Gazprom Export and others- it would need to be developed specifically." Russia, concerned about declining gas exports to Europe, wants to increase its production and export of LNG to meet the demands of gas-hungry Asian markets.