The trader called the LNG supply legal after Argentina refused to accept the vessel

The ship Flex Artemis with the products of the Russian company Yamal LNG was waiting for unloading in Argentina, but the authorities did not give permission for it, citing sanctions . The trader stated that the delivery did not violate the current restrictions of the West. Vessel Flex Artemis

Argentine authorities have blocked the unloading of a ship carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) from RUSSIA, but the delivery was made without violating current EU and US sanctions restrictions , Gunvor, the international energy trader that arranged it, said.

“The transaction complies with all applicable economic sanctions, in particular those of the United States and the European Union. Argentina has not taken any sanctions against Russia,” the company said ( quote from BLOOMBERG ).

The Flex Artemis gas carrier with the products of the Russian company Yamal LNG was heading to the Argentinean terminal in Bahia Blanca. The ship approached him on July 14, but, without unloading, went back on July 18, the agency reported. The LNG shipment was destined for the state energy company Enarsa.

The authorities of the country said that the decision was made due to the Russian origin of the cargo and the existing sanctions. At the same time, Bloomberg notes, no restrictions were imposed on Russian LNG, but some European countries banned the import of Russian liquefied gas, while others urged not to renew supply contracts.

Argentina a few days ago took part in the EU-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) summit in Brussels. As President Alberto Fernandez noted, the parties "never before" reached such a number of agreements as at this summit.

Bloomberg, citing a source, reported that the European Union asked Argentina to postpone joining the BRICS, which includes Russia , while there is a conflict between it and Ukraine. Buenos Aires, which applied last summer, has decided to hold off on joining, the agency said.

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