TotalEnergies CEO seeks clarification on European Union ban on Russian LNG imports
TotalEnergies may exit its Yamal project if EU bans prevent marketing Russian LNG. CEO Patrick Pouyanne is now seeking urgent clarity on the new trade rules.
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TotalEnergies SE has formally requested that the government of France 
FR and the EU Commission clarify the application of a European Union ban on liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Russia 
RU. The company, led by Patrick Pouyanne, has indicated it may exit its Yamal LNG project if it is unable to market fuel from that facility. This request, which is currently under discussion, comes at a time when the industry is grappling with how new restrictions will affect the ownership and marketing of Russian energy assets.
FR and the EU Commission clarify the application of a European Union ban on liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Russia RU. The company, led by Patrick Pouyanne, has indicated it may exit its Yamal LNG project if it is unable to market fuel from that facility. This request, which is currently under discussion, comes at a time when the industry is grappling with how new restrictions will affect the ownership and marketing of Russian energy assets.
