Russian LNG shipments to China surge 143% in November, overtaking Australia

Russia’s shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China soared last month, consolidating Moscow’s role as the top energy supplier to the world’s second-largest economy even in the face of Western sanctions.

Imports of LNG from Russia surged 142.6 per cent, year on year, to 1.6 million tonnes, displacing Australia to become one of China’s top two biggest suppliers alongside Qatar last month, according to the latest customs data.

Russian LNG accounted for 23.5 per cent of China’s total shipments in November, more than doubling its 11 per cent share from a year prior.