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Swedes discover new Barents oil and gas

Norwegian oil association is happy, while Greenpeace in Stockholm warns Lundin’s shareholders.
November 22, 2016

Novatek confirms plans for new yard in Murmansk

The Kola Yard will be instrumental for the company’s development of LNG projects in the Arctic.
November 21, 2016

«I suppose someone paid for my expulsion from Russia»

Norwegian businessman Atle Berge invested heavily in Murmansk and made great success. Not everyone liked that.
November 16, 2016

Trump makes Monchegorsk great again

Copper- and nickel prices are up more than 10 percent since Donald Trump’s victory.
November 15, 2016

Latests news from Yamal on President's table

Precisely in 12 months, we will invite you to attend the loading of the first LNG tanker, Novatek leader Leonid Mikhelson tells Vladimir Putin
November 14, 2016

Russia’s most polluted city eyes a clearer sky

Norilsk Nickel signs $1.7 billion contract on a major industrial modernization. Emissions in Norilsk will be slashed, the company says.
November 11, 2016

Arkhangelsk pulp aims for European market

The biggest paper and pulp company in northern Russia intends to triple production and more than 8-fold boost exports.
November 11, 2016

Port developers outline bright future for Tiksi

It will become a hub for shipments between the Northern Sea Route and the Lena River.
November 10, 2016

In gap between Arctic and Central Europe, a new Finnish railway

Helsinki remains committed to build a connection through the Gulf of Finland and all the way to the Norwegian Arctic coast. Construction could start in few years, a member of the country’s Parliament says.
November 09, 2016

Blasts in power plant lit up Murmansk sky

Numerous flashes glimmered across the city as the main power plant appeared on verge of collapse.
November 09, 2016

Sold abroad — the Arkhangelsk Sea Port

Cyprus-registered company Osoblanko Holding Limited is about to buy 100% of the Commercial Sea Port of Arkhangelsk.
November 08, 2016

BP makes return to Russian Arctic

A new deal with Rosneft includes joint development of fields located in the Taymyr Peninsula.
November 07, 2016

In Russian Arctic, more trade

While the rest of the country’s foreign trade continues to decline, north Russian regions in the first half of 2016 recorded growth in their commerce with the abroad.
November 05, 2016

First signs of Russian economic growth

After almost two years of recession, the Russian economy makes it into the plus.
November 04, 2016

Preparing the ground for second LNG plant in Yamal

Dredging operations in the Gulf of Ob are underway as project Arctic LNG-2 takes new steps forward.
November 02, 2016

Swedish oilmen stronger than ever, move rigs towards Barents Sea

Oil company Lundin next year plans to drill at least four operated exploration and appraisal wells in the Barents Sea.
November 02, 2016

Ships head to Sabetta, also in wintertime

The new Russian Arctic port remains open for shipping all through the year, leader of the regional customs office says.
November 01, 2016

Nickel production hikes in Kola Peninsula

Up almost 30 percent last three months
November 01, 2016

Exports from Finland to Russia show first rise in nearly three years

Finland’s exports to Russia in August grew for the first time since December 2013, according to figures from Finnish Customs.
October 31, 2016

LKAB boosts output, halts deficit

The Swedish iron ore producer turns a major loss into profits as cost cutting measures take effect and delivery volumes increase.
October 31, 2016

Mining company builds new railway in Kola Peninsula

It will connect the rich phosphorous resources of the Oleny Ruchey project.
October 31, 2016

Gazprom puts Yamal expansion on hold

Full-scale production in Bovenenkovo will come late 2018 and the nearby Kharasavey might be developed only in 2024.
October 28, 2016

Russia’s first BRICS project comes to Karelia

An 8.15 billion ruble investment from the New Development Bank opens for the construction of two new hydropower stations in the Northwest Russian region.
October 27, 2016

Security interests spice up Barents fishery talks

Cod still brings Norwegians and Russians together around the table. But in the background looms the far more active role of the Russian military.
October 24, 2016

17,5 million cubic meters of ground removed from Gulf of Ob

It equals the size of more than 17 Empire State Buildings.
October 21, 2016

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