Where is Yamal LNG located?

Russia
Yamal LNG project is located near Sabetta in the Yamal peninsula in Russia.

Why is the Yamal megaproject happening?

Yamal project, also referred to as Yamal megaproject, is a long-term plan to exploit and bring to the markets the vast natural gas reserves in the Yamal Peninsula, Russia. Administratively, the project is located in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. The project is developed by Gazprom.

Where is the Yamal Peninsula?

northwestern Siberia
Yamal Peninsula, Russian Poluostrov Yamal, Arctic lowland region in northwestern Siberia, west-central Russia. It is bounded on the west by the Kara Sea and Baydarata Bay, on the east and southeast by the Gulf of Ob, and on the north by the Malygina Strait.

Where are Russia’s gas fields?

eastern Siberia
Russia has oil and gas production facilities throughout the country, but the bulk of its fields are concentrated in western and eastern Siberia. In 2021 Russia exported an estimated 4.7 million bpd of crude, to countries around the world.

Is the Yamal Peninsula in the Arctic Circle?

Yamal Peninsula, Russian Poluostrov Yamal, Arctic lowland region in northwestern Siberia, west-central Russia. It is bounded on the west by the Kara Sea and Baydarata Bay, on the east and southeast by the Gulf of Ob, and on the north by the Malygina Strait.

What is Yamal crater?

Yamal craters The sinkhole appeared to be the result of a huge explosion and several hypotheses were suggested to explain the formation of the crater, including a hit by a meteorite or a UFO, or the collapse of an underground gas facility.

How many Arctic LNG carriers have been developed for Yamal LNG?

Fifteen Arctic LNG carriers that Aker Arctic participated in developing for Yamal LNG have been transporting LNG to the markets in Europe and Asia since 2017.

How many trains will the Yamal LNG plant have?

The Yamal LNG plant will have three trains with total capacity of 16.5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year when fully operational.

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Who is the new CEO of Yamal LNG?

Novatek owns 50.1% stake in the company while Total S.A. and CNPC own 20% each with China’s Silk Road Fund has signed agreement to purchase 9.9% stake. General director of the company was Gleb Luxemburg and from September 2014 Evgeny Kot has been appointed the CEO of Yamal LNG.