In the first half of 2026, the European Union procured 9.89 million tonnes of gas from Yamal LNG, a facility owned by the Russian private capital company Novatek. Data from the analytics firm Kpler indicates that this volume represents an 18% increase when compared to the first six months of 2025. The primary purchasers of Russian gas within Europe during this period included France, which acquired 3.6 million tonnes, followed by Belgium with 2.9 million tonnes, and Spain with 2.7 million tonnes, according to Kpler data.
The financial implications of these purchases have drawn scrutiny. The non-governmental organization Urgewald estimated that European nations could have paid Russia up to €6 billion for the total quantity of LNG purchased. Furthermore, regulatory adherence remains a point of focus.
Reports documented an instance where Russian blows reached Sumy, coinciding with existing EU rules that prohibit the purchase of Russian LNG through short-term contracts. These regulations imply that any such entry into Europe requires a specific payment mechanism for the EU. The steady flow of gas from this major Russian company highlights ongoing energy supply dynamics and the financial scale involved in European energy sourcing.
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