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.
President Biden halts drilling projects in Alaska
Just hours after his inauguration, President Joe Biden temporarily halted drilling projects in Alaska’s wildlife refuge.
Invasion of polar bears and penguins in Zurich
The energy and electricity distributor of Zurich surprises with a successful and much noticed campaign and draws attention to itself and climate change.
US court rejects auction stop
The lawsuit filed by opponents of the proposed sale of mining rights in ANWR was denied by the U.S. District Court in Alaska.
Alaska’s wildlife refuge and the Washington showdown
A showdown is brewing in Washington between Trump supporters and opponents on several fronts, including for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Battle for the Arctic – America not ready
U.S. policymakers and global strategists have long misjudged the Arctic as a strategic region, according to The National Interest. Now this is taking its toll, wrote the American journal.
Yakutia gets small nuclear power plant
ROSATOM and the Government of the Republic of Sakha have signed an agreement. It states that a small nuclear power plant will be built in the village of Ust-Kuyga by 2028.
New coal mining on Svalbard?
A company is planning to sell coal mining rights in a fjord on Svalbard to Chinese or Russian companies, even though the land belongs to Norway.
Gazprom Neft and Shell establish Joint Venture
Gazprom Neft and Shell have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for the exploration and development of the Gydan Peninsula.
Murmansk Coal Port – what next?
Work on the 46 km long railway line to the coal terminal at Lavna on the west side of Kola Bay was stopped this autumn.
Permafrost not cause of oil spill in Norilsk
The reason for the spill of diesel fuel in Norilsk was violations during the construction and operation of the tank plant.
Coal port project “Lavna” stalled
Experts doubt that the “Lavna” coal port has fundamental perspectives in today’s reality and the current price of coal.
Waste to be converted into fuel
More than 70,000 cubic meters of industrial waste in Russia’s Arctic zones could be processed into fuel.
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