First Russian-built ice-class LNG tanker to launch this year, Ifx reports
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 25 2025
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Source: Reuters
New Ice-Class Tanker Launch: The first Russian-built ice-class tanker for liquefied natural gas, named Alexey Kosygin, is expected to begin operations in the second half of 2023 at the Arctic LNG 2 plant, following successful sea trials.
Impact of Sanctions: International sanctions related to Ukraine have created a shortage of suitable tankers in Russia, hindering the export capabilities of the Arctic LNG 2 project since its initial phase started in late 2023.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
