Russian oil, LNG exports by Arctic route jump amid world freight crisis(opens in a new tab)
Russian oil and LNG exports are increasing along the Northern Sea Route, a treacherous Arctic waterway that brings Russian cargoes to Asian markets.
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Russian oil exports via Northern Sea Route rise 50% in 2026 amid freight crisis
In 2026 Russia’s oil exports via the Northern Sea Route rose nearly 50 % over 2025, according to CBC and Energynow reporting. The corridor links western ports to Asian markets and is considered more dangerous and expensive. No further company‑specific data or future capacity plans were confirmed.
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Gasprocessingnews Energynow Russian Oil Exports by Arctic Route Jump Amid World Freight Crisis, Data Shows(opens in a new tab)
Russian oil exports via the Northern Sea Route jumped amid the world freight crisis, data shows.
CBC News Russian oil exports by Arctic route jump amid world freight crisis, data shows(opens in a new tab)
Russia’s oil exports via its Northern Sea Route in 2026 have already exceeded last year’s volume by almost 50%, with roughly 20 million barrels shipped from July to mid‑October and analysts projecting an additional 5‑10 million barrels before the navigation season ends.
CBC: World Russian oil exports by Arctic route jump amid world freight crisis, data shows(opens in a new tab)
Russia’s 2026 oil exports via the Northern Sea Route surpassed 2025 levels by almost 50%, shipping some 20 million barrels from July to October, as disruptions elsewhere push tanker traffic toward the Arctic route.