Novatek and NATCAR partner to boost LNG fueling in Russia

Novatek has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with JSC National Carrier (NATCAR) at the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, reinforcing its commitment to expanding the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a motor fuel in Russia’s transport sector.

Under the agreement, NATCAR will acquire 600 LNG-fueled road trucks produced domestically, supported by Novatek’s corporate promotion program. The new fleet will be served by the company’s growing network of LNG refueling stations, which are set to cover major federal highways across Russia as early as 2026.

Leonid Mikhelson, Chairman of Novatek’s Management Board, emphasized that advancing natural gas as a transport fuel is a core part of the company’s long-term strategy. “LNG is a sustainable and affordable fuel option. Encouraging its use in transportation helps us protect the environment, support Russian technology and deliver greater cost efficiency to the logistics sector,” Mikhelson said.

A major independent natural gas producer in Russia, Novatek has been at the forefront of the country’s LNG ambitions since launching the Yamal LNG project in 2017. Founded in 1994, Novatek explores, produces, processes and markets natural gas and liquid hydrocarbons, with operations concentrated in the resource-rich Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Area, the world’s largest natural gas producing region, responsible for about 80% of Russia’s and 15% of global gas output.

The latest partnership with NATCAR underscores Novatek’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions and its leadership in shaping Russia’s LNG fuel market for road transport.