en.Wedoany.com Reported - Denmark's Fayard shipyard remains the only facility within the European Union providing maintenance services for gas carriers serving Russia's Novatek Yamal LNG terminal, according to data from local NGO Urgewald.

According to the organization, the Fayard shipyard is providing dry dock services for Arc7-class LNG carriers designed specifically for Arctic waters. Despite opposition from the Danish government, six of the 15 such vessels operating this summer are scheduled for repairs at Danish ports. These vessels are not currently subject to sanctions, but related measures are set to take effect in early 2027. Last year, the Fayard shipyard serviced a total of five Russian LNG carriers.

The EU's ban on Russian natural gas exports to the bloc will also take effect in early 2027. This year, EU imports of Russian gas have reached a record high, as member states rush to replenish depleted gas reserves. Considering inevitable supply constraints, the EU has decided to phase in LNG sanctions: starting with a ban on long-term contracts in early 2027, followed by a prohibition on spot market purchases six months later.

The EU's sanctions package underwent over a month of debate after its initial proposal, with Slovakia, Hungary, and Austria expressing reservations, demanding assurances that energy costs would not surge in the absence of Russian energy. The EU is currently drafting its 21st sanctions package against Russia. In the first four months of 2026, EU imports of Russian gas from the Yamal LNG project hit a record high, receiving 91 cargoes from Yamal LNG during the period, with deliveries up 17.2% year-on-year.

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