Platts proposes to exclude Russia-origin LNG, vessels in East Med LNG assessments

Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, is proposing to exclude Russian-origin LNG and Russian vessels from its East Mediterranean (EMM) LNG assessment specifications, effective Feb. 2. Following market feedback, and due to the upcoming EU ban on short-term Russian LNG starting April 25, 2026, Platts considers that Russia-origin LNG will not be merchantable on the …