Gazprom advances Ust-Luga LNG project with proprietary technology

The Russian energy giant is expanding its liquefaction capacity using in-house engineering, signaling a push to maintain export volumes despite Western sanctions and shifting global trade flows.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-30 10:10 UTC · 1 min read

Gazprom is constructing a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant at its Ust-Luga facility in northwestern Russia, utilizing its own large-scale gas liquefaction technology.

The project is part of a broader ethane-containing gas processing complex, according to TASS, citing the company’s deputy chairman.

89 million tonnes of LNG from Russia’s Yamal facility in the first half of 2026, capturing nearly all of the Siberian project’s output.

The development underscores Moscow’s strategy to deepen domestic processing capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign engineering firms, which have largely withdrawn from the sector following sanctions.

By deploying proprietary technology, Gazprom aims to accelerate the timeline for bringing new capacity online while navigating the restrictions that have complicated previous infrastructure projects.

This expansion comes as global LNG markets remain tight, with supply shocks and geopolitical tensions keeping prices volatile.

The European Union imported a record 9.89 million tonnes of LNG from Russia’s Yamal facility in the first half of 2026, capturing nearly all of the Siberian project’s output.