Novatek halts exports of hydrocarbon liquids as facilities damaged by explosion and fire

Russian gas independent says it will need time to assess damage and conduct necessary repairs at its facilities in the Baltic port of Ust-Luga

Chilly battle: Firefighters battle with a fire following an explosion at the Novatek-operated gas condensate processing facilities near the Russian port of Ust-Luga in the morning of 21 January 2024.
Chilly battle: Firefighters battle with a fire following an explosion at the Novatek-operated gas condensate processing facilities near the Russian port of Ust-Luga in the morning of 21 January 2024.Photo: ALEXANDER DROZDENKO TELEGRAM/AFP/SCANPIX
Published 21 January 2024, 23:17Updated 22 January 2024, 08:16