The Arctic LNG 2 site, located in the remote Siberian region, was initially planned for construction at a major shipyard using three floating concrete pontoons. However, this operation faced major disruptions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and subsequent sanctions imposed by Western nations. Chinese state-owned enterprises currently hold a 20% stake in the Arctic LNG 2 project. This week marked a notable event as the LNG carrier Arctic Vostok docked in Beihai to deliver what is now the seventh cargo from Arctic LNG 2. With winter approaching and ice conditions intensifying in the Russian Arctic, this may be one of their final shipments for this year.