A second liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker, identified as the Asya Energy, has recently docked at an export terminal in northern Russia that is subject to US sanctions, as confirmed by satellite images from Planet Labs PBC. The Asya Energy, which measures approximately 290 meters (951 feet) in length, fits the description of the tanker observed in the satellite images. This development follows the docking of the Pioneer, the first LNG tanker to visit the Arctic LNG 2 facility, which had also used methods to obscure its true location. The Arctic LNG 2 plant, a major new facility for exporting LNG, has faced significant challenges due to Western sanctions imposed in November. These sanctions were designed to halt the commencement of exports by targeting the infrastructure and equipment necessary for the operation, including specialized ice-ready carriers essential for navigating Arctic waters. Despite these restrictions, the facility began production in December, though its export activities have been hampered by the sanctions. The Asya Energy is suspected to be part of a “dark fleet,” a term used to describe a network of vessels that Russia is believed to be using to circumvent sanctions and transport LNG to buyers. This fleet is akin to the “dark fleet” of ships used for carrying Russian oil, which also aims to bypass Western restrictions. The docking of the Asya Energy represents a notable instance of how Russia is adapting its strategies to continue LNG exports despite international pressure and sanctions. The situation highlights the ongoing complexities and adaptations within global energy markets, particularly in relation to geopolitical and economic sanctions.