Tug of war over Arctic oil in Europe’s north?
Drilling for oil in Europe’s northern waters could become a tug-of-war between the EU’s new Arctic strategy and Norway’s production intentions.
Oil production in Falkland – what next?
UK oil company Harbour Energy said it was considering cashing in an option to exit the Falkland Islands project and would leave Falkland.
The end of Norwegian coal mining on Svalbard
Coal production on Svalbard will cease in 2023. Gruve 7 is the last Norwegian state-owned coal company that still produces coal.
Work on Lavna port resumed
On the west coast of Kola Bay, construction of the Lavna sea trade port resumed after one year’s interruption.
Commissioning of solar power plants in Chukotka
Snezhnoye and Kanchalan in Chukotka were connected to a ‘solar-plus-diesel’ plant. These are the first projects of their kind in the Arctic zone of Russia.
India to participate in Arctic LNG 2
India discussed the possibility of LNG purchases together with the acquisition of a stake in Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 project at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.
Sami force Swiss companies to take more responsibility
After years of opposition from indigenous people, a Swiss energy company has reconsidered its investment in a Norwegian wind power project.
NOVATEK plans wind farm in Sabetta
Russian gas producer NOVATEK plans to build a wind power plant in Sabetta to gradually replace the generation of the local gas-fired thermal power plant.
Floating nuclear power plants for mining in Chukotka
A total of four floating nuclear power plants are to be built and used for the large-scale mining of raw materials in the middle of Chukotka.
What does Greenland’s halt of oil production plans mean?
No drilling platforms between icebergs: Greenland’s government has decided to ban oil production on its territory in future and is stopping all exploration and production operations.
Give and take in the tug of war over US Arctic oil production
The U.S. government has defended an oil production project in Alaska on the one hand, while freezing production licenses in ANWR on the other.
Constructions in Lavna to start again
Considerable sums have been invested until the site is shut down in autumn 2020. Now the project is scheduled to be completed and operational in 2024.
Russia supplies LNG to Norway
For the first time in history, Russia is supplying LNG to Norway at the Hammerfest LNG plant in Melkøya, which opened in 2007 and is operated by Equinor.
Novatek invests to push Arctic LNG2
Novatek plans to raise $11 billion for Arctic operations, intending to accelerate the start-up of Arctic LNG2.
North-East Passage – Russia moves into position
As soon as the traffic jam at the Suez Canal was over and the last ships could pass through the canal, the discussion about alternatives really started.
Geologists prevent another oil spill in Norilsk
Scientists at the RB RAS Institute of Geology and Mineralogy have developed a method to prevent accidents like the one at Norilsk.
Nornickel’s fine will be used for the Arctic
According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the fine of 1.62 billion euros will be used to improve the ecology of the region.
Northeast Passage not so safe to sail
The passage of the Northeast Passage in winter does not yet seem to be without problems. The “Nikolay Yevgenov” has suffered damage at the Azipod.
Chinese parliament decides on “Polar Silk Road”
The Chinese People’s Congress in Beijing decided on March 5, 2021 to participate in the construction of a “Polar Silk Road”.
New knockout for US Arctic drilling plans thanks to polar bears
Thanks to polar bear conservation, plans for preliminary oil exploration in ANWR will not receive approval and remain on hold.
First two-way winter-crossing of the Northeast Passage
This is the first time in history that a cargo ship has sailed through the icy Northeast Passage in both directions in January and February. The
Nornickel fined 1.62 billion Euros
The court in Krasnoyarsk has ruled that the “Norilsk-Taimyr Energy Company” will have to pay 146 billion Rubles for environmental damage.
Greenland – Search for uranium approved!
The Greenland Government authorises the French company “Orano” SA to carry out test drilling under certain health and safety conditions.
LNG carrier transits the Northeast Passage in winter
For the first time, a Russian LNG tanker passed through the Northeast Passage in January. This brings the Northern Sea Route one step closer to being navigable year-round.
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