Regional Focus: The role of small-scale LNG in Russia’s energy agenda

A number of factors are challenging Russia’s position in the energy markets: the change in the global natural gas landscape, the abundance of gas, expanding LNG trade, and the increased interconnectivity among pipeline systems that makes possible reverse flows. However, Russia is also strengthening its presence in traditional gas-piped markets through investments in foreign downstream gas assets, diversification of markets with greater LNG exports, development of niche market segments where diesel and fuel oil are traditionally used, and improvements in associated gas utilization. Small-scale LNG initiatives. Mid-scale and small-scale LNG (FIG. 1) have become part of Russia’s supply divers