Written question asked by Alex Sobel (Labour) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. It was answered by Blair McDougall (Labour) on Monday, 19 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.

Natural Gas: Russia

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, how many cargoes from the (a) Yamal LNG and (b) Sakhalin-2 terminals were (i) transported, (ii) insured and (iii) financed by UK persons between 20 January and 19 May 2026.

Answer: The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade does not hold data on how many cargoes from the Yamal LNG and Sakhalin-2 terminals were transported, insured and financed by UK persons between 20 January and 19 May 2026. Further information on the nature of the UK's involvement in transportation, insurance and financing from the Yamal LNG and Sakhalin-2 terminals can be found in the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Impact Assessment, published in May 2026.

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