Russia's Novatek says on track for up to 70 million T/year of LNG by 2030
Novatek is on track to produce 57-70 MM tons of LNG per year by 2030 despite the pandemic, the Russian company said, around three times more than current output.
Russia wants to expand its role as a global market player, along with Qatar, Australia and the United States. It is seeking to raise its market share to 15% by 2025 from less than 10% now.
Alexander Nazarov, in charge of investor relations at Novatek, also told an online conference that the company expects its output of crude oil and gas condensate to be stable this year. Novatek produces more than 20 MM tons of LNG per year at its Yamal LNG project.
Nazarov reiterated that Novatek expects to launch Arctic LNG 2 in 2023 and for it to reach its full capacity of almost 20 MM tons in 2026. It also has Arctic LNG 1 and Obsky projects in the pipeline.
Novatek pays at least 30 percent of adjusted net income in dividends. Nazarov said the company expects to reconsider its dividend policy and expressed hope that this will lead to an increase in dividends.
Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; editing by Jason Neely and Philippa Fletcher
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