TotalEnergies writes off $4.1 billion in Russia
TotalEnergies is preparing for a further withdrawal from Russia. Now the French energy company announced it would set aside $4.1 billion.
Norway closes its ports and borders to Russian cargo
The fifth time is not a charm for Norway’s ports; but it could have been worse
US removes half of Arctic reserve from drilling consideration
The decision was expected, and the reactions are predictable
Post office in Antarctica seeks staff
Is there a shortage of personnel in Antarctica? This question comes up after several facilities had various positions up for grabs. A new addition is now Port Lockroy.
Is it getting dark around Russia’s gas ambitions?
Following the discussions in Europe about continuing to purchase gas from Russia, Russian gas producers are now challenged and are looking for new sales markets in the East.
Sweden green-lights Gállok iron mine
The Sámi feel that allowing mining on their land is neither green nor pleasant
Air Greenland prepared to lock out mechanics
Greenland risks going into the tourism season with its flag carrier in the midst of a crippling labour conflict
Bonds are an effective way to make miners clean up
Making miners pay clean-up costs up front prevents them from hiding behind bankruptcy
Sanctions targeted at Russia may mean layoffs in northern Norway
Close economic ties with Russia are are suddenly turning into a liability
New US icebreaker named “Polar Sentinel”
The first ship in the U.S. Coast Guard’s Polar Security Cutter program will be named “Polar Sentinel.” This was announced by USCG Commanding Admiral Karl Schultz.
Alaska wants to ease America’s energy pain
A surge in energy prices has been exacerbated by Moscow, but the industry says its root is in Washington
Biden blocks Alaska’s Arctic mining road
The Ambler road would allow Alaska to open up a huge mining province, but federal land stands in the way
OneWeb satellites blocked by Russia
Actually, a Soyuz rocket was supposed to put 36 satellites of “OneWeb” into orbit next Saturday. Shortly before the planned launch, Roscosmos imposes conditions that are almost impossible to meet.
Construction of Greenland regional airport to begin this spring
A contractor was approved after a third tender and a doubling of the budget
A$804 million against “Cold War” in Antarctica
The Morrison government will expand Australia’s presence in Antarctica with an $800 million cash injection to better monitor the Australian territory.
New materials to replace steel in fuel drums
The technology of manufacturing containers from new materials is one of the strategic directions of Omsk University. These are to replace steel fuel drums.
A locally owned airline is looking to open up northern Iceland
Regularly scheduled service between Akureyri and destinations in Denmark, Spain and the the UK is set to begin in June
Arriving soon in the North: electric aeroplanes
Electric aeroplanes’ first big use will be on smaller routes
Dramatic sea ice development in the Arctic
Arctic sea ice extent grew faster than average in the winter of 2021/22, bucking the trend of ice melt, reaching record levels in January 2022.
Congress has approved funding for an Arctic deepwater port
A bigger, deeper port in Nome will be America’s gateway to its maritime Arctic
Sweden’s love for mines is putting it at odds with the Sámi
The country’s ruling Social Democrats appear ready to approve more mines and spend less time doing it
eSports and virtual worlds center planned in northern Norway
Europe’s largest center for virtual worlds and e-sports is to be built on the northern Norwegian island of Andøya.
Quieter ships are on the Arctic’s horizon
An increasingly open Arctic is an increasingly noisy Arctic for its maritime life
Thawing permafrost is undermining Arctic infrastructure
Dealing with it will be hugely expensive
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