UK Extends Sakhalin 2 LNG Transport Permit to Japan, South Korea Through 2028

The UK's Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation extended a permit allowing maritime transport of LNG from Gazprom's Sakhalin 2 project to Japan and South Korea until 31 March 2028. This continues an existing exemption to UK sanctions on Russian energy, reflecting allied efforts to maintain energy security for key Asian partners. The extension signals sustained Western tolerance of certain Russian energy flows despite broader sanctions.