Arctic LNG 1 Terminal
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Arctic LNG 1 Terminal, also known as Арктик СПГ-1, is a proposed LNG export terminal in Russia.
Location
Table 1: Location details
| Name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Arctic LNG 1 Terminal | Gydan Peninsula, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia[1][2] | 70.908942, 74.05613 (approximate) |
The map below shows the approximate location of the terminal:
Project Details
Table 2: Infrastructure details
| Name | Facility type | Status | Capacity | Total terminal capacity | Offshore | Associated infrastructure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic LNG 1 Terminal | export[3] | proposed[3] | 19.8 mtpa[4][5][6] | 19.8 mtpa | False | Arctic LNG 2 Terminal, Arctic LNG 3 Terminal; Viktor Girya Oil and Gas Field, Geofizicheskoye Gas Field, Soletsko-Khanaveyskoye Gas Field, Trekhbugornoye Gas Field[7][8][9] |
Table 3: Cost
| Name | Facility type | Cost | Total known terminal costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic LNG 1 Terminal | export[3] | – | – |
Financing
No financing data available.
Table 4: Project timeline
| Name | Facility type | Status | Proposal year | FID year | Construction year | Operating year | Inactive year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic LNG 1 Terminal | export[3] | proposed[3] | –[3] | – | – | –[10][5][6][10][5][6] | – |
Ownership
Table 5: Ownership
| Name | Facility type | Status | Owners | Parent companies | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic LNG 1 Terminal | export[3] | proposed[3] | Arctic LNG 1 [100%][11] | Novatek PJSC [100.0%] | Arctic LNG 1[4] |
Background
In March 2021, Novatek's subsidiary Arctic LNG-1 LLC won an exploration and development license for a large block on the Gydan Peninsula in northern Russia's remote Yamal-Nenets region. According to the Russian Natural Resources & Environment Ministry, the subsidiary paid 775 million roubles ($10.2 million) for the North Gydansky block, just 70 million roubles over the starting price in the auction. The company has yet to determine the capacity and assets to be allocated to its next liquefied natural gas projects on Gydan, known as Arctic LNG 1 and Arctic LNG 3.[12]
In April 2021, Novatek's Arctic LNG-1 LLC was seeking urgent onsite surveys for planned Russian export trains. The project is set to come online before 2030, though its development is likely contingent on commissioning of the Arctic LNG 2 Terminal, which is slated for completion between 2023 and 2026.[13][12][14] As of September 2021, Novatek was expected to make a final investment decision (FID) on Arctic LNG 1 in 2023 or 2024, with construction expected to start in 2026 or 2027.[15]
In December 2022, Novatek discovered a new oil and gas field, Viktor Girya Oil and Gas Field (Russia), which is intended to be a resource base for this terminal. It was reported that Arctic LNG 1 was planned to be developed after the commissioning of the Arctic LNG 2 Terminal and Yamal LNG Terminal.[16]
In September 2023, Arctic LNG-1 LLC received approval from the government agency Glavgosexpertiza for the construction of production facilities at the Geofizicheskoye Gas Field (Russia) which will serve as a resource base for the terminal.[17]
In June 2024, the United States government added Arctic LNG 1 to the list of sanctions related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[18] Similarly, in June 2024, the European Union passed the 14th package of sanctions that prohibits provision of any goods, technology, or services to LNG terminals under construction in Russia.[19]
Although there have been no development updates related to the terminal itself since 2021, this project is still considered proposed since its construction is not expected to begin until 2026 or 2027.
The project was mentioned in the "Energy Strategy of the Russian Federation until 2050", released by the Ministry of Energy of Russia in April 2025. According to the document, Arctic LNG 1 is scheduled for commissioning by 2030 with the project status listed as "planned."[20][21]
Articles and Resources
Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of LNG terminals, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Gas Infrastructure Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
References
- ↑ https://www.nsenergybusiness.com/projects/arctic-lng-2-project/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.upstreamonline.com/lng/novatek-boosts-russian-lng-ambitions-with-new-block-award-in-remote-region/2-1-989274.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 https://www.upstreamonline.com/lng/novateks-arctic-lng-1-seeks-urgent-onsite-surveys-for-planned-russian-trains/2-1-999046.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://pravdaurfo.ru/novost/441571-novatek-postroit-skvazhiny-na-gydane-dlya-arktik-spg-1/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 (PDF) https://minenergo.gov.ru/upload/iblock/d6a/Energostrategiya-RF-do-2050-goda.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 https://www.vedomosti.ru/business/articles/2025/04/15/1104353-novatek-dolzhen-zapustit-tri-proekta-po-szhizheniyu-gaza.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.thebarentsobserver.com/arctic-lng/in-push-for-global-lead-in-lng-moscow-takes-aim-on-arctic-tundra/111768.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/russias-arctic-lng-2-starts-output-at-second-train-source-says?utm_source=chatgpt.com.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://neftegaz.ru/news/Geological-exploration/762454-dlya-arktik-spg-1-novatek-otkryl-mestorozhdenie-im-v-i-giri-na-bukharinskom-uchastke-nedr/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 10.0 10.1 https://jpt.spe.org/russian-lng-aims-high-leveraging-big-reserves-and-logistical-advantages.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://sbis.ru/contragents/8904075340/890401001.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 12.0 12.1 Vladimir Afanasiev, Novatek boosts Russian LNG ambitions with new block award in remote region Upsteam Online, March 29, 2021
- ↑ Vladimir Afanasiev, Novatek's Arctic LNG 1 seeks urgent onsite surveys for planned Russian trains Upsteam Online, April 21, 2021
- ↑ "Can Russia Execute a Gas Pivot to Asia?". CSIS (Center for Strategic & International Studies). May 4, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Russian LNG Aims High, Leveraging Big Reserves and Logistical Advantages". Journal of Petroleum Technology. September 1, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Для Арктик СПГ-1. НОВАТЭК открыл месторождение им. В.И. Гири на Бухаринском участке недр". Neftegaz. Dec 12, 2022. Retrieved Apr 23, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "«НОВАТЭК» построит скважины на Гыдане для «Арктик СПГ-1»". Pravda UrFO. Sept 25, 2023. Retrieved Apr 23, 2024.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Что известно о санкциях в отношении российских СПГ-проектов". TASS. June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Questions and Answers on the 14th package of restrictive measures against Russia". European Commission. June 23, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Энергетическая стратегия Российской Федерации на период до 2050 года" (PDF). Ministry of Energy of Russia. April 12, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "«Новатэк» должен запустить три проекта по сжижению газа до 2030 года". Ведомости. April 15, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
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