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Russia will supply oil via Arctic Northern Sea Route to Brunei for the first time, sources say
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025 11:39 am ET1min read
Russia will supply oil via Arctic Northern Sea Route to Brunei for the first time, sources say
Russia is poised to supply oil to Brunei via the Arctic Northern Sea Route for the first time, according to industry sources. This development comes amidst increasing efforts by Moscow to expand its LNG and oil export strategies, leveraging the Northern Sea Route as a strategic corridor for reducing sailing times to the Pacific during ice-free months [1].The Arctic LNG 2 project, led by Novatek, has been a cornerstone of Russia's Arctic strategy. Despite facing U.S. and EU sanctions that block Western financing, shipping insurance, and liquefaction technology, the facility has achieved record production levels. In late August, the project hit record output, with production topping 25 million cubic meters, averaging nearly 15 million cubic meters for much of the month [1].
The sanctions have forced Novatek to rely on its limited fleet of Arctic-class tankers and ship-to-ship transfers near Murmansk to manage export flexibility. Recent efforts to place cargoes in China and India suggest a pivot away from Europe, with Russia promoting the Northern Sea Route as a strategic corridor [1].
The logistics challenge has led to expanded marketing outreach to Asia. Now, Russia is exploring new markets, including Brunei, to diversify its export destinations. This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on European markets and mitigate the impact of ongoing sanctions.
The supply of Russian oil to Brunei via the Arctic Northern Sea Route is expected to enhance Moscow's energy export strategy, providing a new route for oil shipments. This development also underscores the growing significance of the Northern Sea Route as a strategic corridor for global trade, particularly during ice-free months.
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[1] https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Russias-Arctic-LNG-2-Hits-Record-Output-as-Ice-Conditions-Ease.html
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