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US mulled use of Russia icebreakers for gas development ahead of summit-sources
U.S. officials consider using Russian nuclear icebreakers to support Alaska LNG projects worth $44 billion aimed at Asian markets, potentially aiding transport in harsh conditions.
- At the Cold War-era air force base, President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin discussed internal talks on using Russian nuclear-powered icebreakers for Alaska's LNG projects on Aug 15.
- Amid Ukraine negotiations, U.S.-Russia talks over Ukraine included discussions about business deals, while economic aims for Arctic LNG exports drive separate efforts.
- Industry insiders note that Alaska LNG is a $44 billion project with an 800-mile pipeline, and sources say it had no identified needs for Russian icebreakers, Treadwell said `But we haven't specifically asked for that`.
- Russia operates the world’s only fleet of nuclear-powered icebreakers, which could facilitate transport to remote Alaskan regions, but Reuters was not able to determine which project benefits.
- The White House plans to continue discussions on icebreaker deals at the Aug 15 summit, with officials saying it is a potential deal to strike with Russia.
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US Mulled Use Of Russia Icebreakers For Gas Development Ahead Of Summit, Say Sources
The US has had internal discussions on using Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker vessels to support the development of gas and LNG projects in Alaska as one of the possible deals to aim for when Trump meets Putin on Friday.
According to insiders, an energy business could be negotiated at the summit between US President Trump and Kremlin chief Putin in Alaska. Washington is therefore considering using Russian nuclear icebreakers for US LNG projects.
US-Russia Nuclear Icebreaker Talks for Alaskan LNG Projects
US-Russia Nuclear Icebreaker Talks for Alaskan LNG Projects In anticipation of a high-stakes summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, internal discussions have emerged regarding the U.S. potentially utilizing Russian nuclear-powered icebreakers to support gas and LNG projects in Alaska. Sources close to the matter revealed these talks as both leaders aim for strategic gains.Amid ongoing U.S.-Russia negotiations…
US mulled use of Russia icebreakers for gas development ahead of summit-sources
The United States has had internal discussions on using Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker vessels to support the development of gas and LNG projects in Alaska as one of the possible deals to aim for when President Donald Trump meets Vladimir Putin on Friday, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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