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Here comes the Russian Arctic gas that will fuel Europe

Energy company Gazprom will soon be able to deliver up to 150 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year from its fields in the Yamal Peninsula.
September 14, 2018

Still no deal on cross-border Barents oil

After years of negotiations, Russia and Norway have still not signed an agreement on cross-border mapping of resources in the Barents Sea.
September 13, 2018

Novatek CEO Mikhelson: «We will use Norwegian territory»

For a few years to come, gas from Russia’s Yamal Peninsula could be reloaded from ice-classed tankers to standard LNG-carriers outside Kirkenes or Honningsvåg.
September 12, 2018

First container ship successfully breaks through the ice

With a speed of 11 knots the «Venta Maersk» sailed through the most difficult part of the Northern Sea Route.
September 12, 2018

Novatek teams up with Chinese parter for Arctic shipping

New fleet of LNG-carriers to serve Arctic LNG-2 plant supposed to be launched by 2023.
September 12, 2018

With green power load on board, Chinese ships choose a route through Arctic ice

As if a symbol of clean intents for the Arctic, Chinese shipping company COSCO has sent 4 vessels loaded with wind power equipment through the Northern Sea Route.
September 07, 2018

Oilmen pull out of LNG project on Pechora coast

State company Rosneft does no longer believe in a liquified natural gas plant in Indiga on the coast of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug.
September 07, 2018

Gazprom boosts reserves on shelf

Exploration drilling proves another almost 800 billion cubic meters of natural gas in offshore fields.
September 05, 2018

80% increase on Northern Sea Route

A total of 9,95 million tons of goods have so far this year been shipped to and from ports on the Northern Sea Route.
August 28, 2018

How do you recycle a temporary Arctic island?

Gazprom wants to build islands on shallow Arctic waters for well drilling, but argues that it will be too difficult to do the cleanup.
August 24, 2018

Big toot for new Russian Arctic railway

If the country is to reach its high ambitions for the Northern Sea Route, it might have to build a railway to Sabetta.
August 22, 2018

Next door to Murmansk submarine base could come Arctic LNG terminal

Natural gas company Novatek says it plans to build a major reloading terminal for LNG in the heavily militarised area of Ura Guba near Murmansk.
August 21, 2018

Norwegians consider establishing shipyard in Murmansk region

«There is a need for a civilian shipyard in the Murmansk area,» says Director of Kimek, the yard in Kirkenes with Russian shipowners as main customers.
August 17, 2018

What are 5 Norwegian supply vessels doing in Russia’s Kara Sea?

The drilling of two wells in remote Arctic waters is basis for an international meeting of oilmen.
August 15, 2018

Bankruptcy comes closer for Murmansk Shipping Company

Gazpromneft Marine Bunker, a subsidiary of oil company Gazprom Neft, files a bankruptcy petition against the once very powerful regional company.
August 15, 2018

A historic shipment from Sabetta points at global advance of Arctic LNG

Russia doubles its production of liquified natural gas from the Arctic as a second plant in the Yamal LNG is launched this week. This is only the start, says company Novatek.
August 10, 2018

Seismic vessels push Arctic limits

Russian geological research ships are soon on their way to the Laptev Sea.
August 08, 2018

Navy gives way to oilmen in Murmansk shipyard

State oil company Rosneft says it intends to build two major dry-docks for Arctic oil platforms in Shipyard No 82 in Roslyakovo.
August 07, 2018

Development of new seaport starts in Novaya Zemlya

It will be owned by nuclear power company Rosatom and serve the northernmost mine in the world.
August 06, 2018

Well drilling starts in shallow waters of Ob Bay

Natural gas company Novatek has spud its first ever offshore Arctic well on the spot where it intends to develop its third Arctic LNG project.
July 31, 2018

Loading of nuclear fuel begins at floating power plant in Murmansk

Russia’s first floating nuclear power plant will be thoroughly tested before towing to the north Siberian port of Pevek.
July 30, 2018

A convoy is breaking its way through Russian east Arctic waters

Among the ships involved in this year’s first west-bound voyage across the Northern Sea Route is LNG carrier «Clean Planet», which is on its maiden trip to the Arctic terminal of Sabetta.
July 26, 2018

Yamal LNG good business for European gas hubs

Despite opening of the Northern Sea Route, large amount of Russian Arctic LNG is still reloaded in European ports on its way to Asian markets.
July 26, 2018

Drilling rigs are on their way to Russian icy waters

Weeks after schedule, Gazprom is getting ready to drill two wells in the Kara Sea.
July 25, 2018

“Yamal LNG among the most competitive projects globally”

First two tankers with liquid natural gas from Russian Arctic via the Northern Sea Route arrives in China.
July 21, 2018

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