European countries increased imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Yamal export hub during the first half of 2026 as buyers sought to secure supplies before a European Union ban takes full effect next year, according to The Telegraph.
The Yamal facility shipped 136 cargoes of LNG to European buyers during the first six months of the year, totaling nearly 10 million metric tons, according to data from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. This was 16% higher than the same period last year and generated an estimated €6 billion ($7 billion) in revenue for Russia.
France accounted for 38% of Yamal LNG exports to Europe, Belgium for 27%, and Spain for 25%, according to energy campaign group Urgewald. The group said Europe had received 97% of Yamal’s LNG exports during the first half of the year as buyers sought extra LNG ahead of the upcoming EU restrictions.
Sebastian Rötters, an energy campaigner at Urgewald, criticized the increase in imports as Europe continued to purchase Russian LNG as Moscow increased its attacks on Ukraine.
The EU plans to prohibit all remaining long-term Russian gas contracts beginning in January 2027. Until then, European buyers are expected to continue balancing efforts to reduce dependence on Russian energy with the need to replenish gas storage and secure supplies ahead of future winters.
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