World’s northernmost coal power plant shuts down
Longyearbyen at Svalbard switches from coal to diesel and halves the emission of CO2. October 19 marks the last day
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Food authorities suspend seafood import from Russia at Storskog checkpoint
The physical facilities at Storskog border checkpoint do not meet the Norwegian standards required for carrying out control. From Friday,
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Norwegian oilmen lay out a picture of Svalbard
There is a growing interest in the Barents Sea, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate says in a statement and pitches a
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Svalbard cruise season in full swing, but unlikely to hit pre-pandemic record
About 25 cruise vessels are currently sailing the rugged, remote Svalbard archipelago with thousands of passengers hoping to get a
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Swedish developer plans to build greenest iron mine in Kirkenes
Development company Grangex AO buys the Sydvaranger iron ore mine and says it aims for emission-free extraction. “We intend to
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Arctic Economic Council appoints new Chair
The Arctic Economic Council (AEC) has appointed Inger Johnsen as the new chair of the body. Johnsen, the head of
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Norway outlines major wind power development in Arctic waters
A government appointed expert group draws up 20 offshore areas suitable for wind power development. Four of them are in
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In bid to tap Arctic gas, Norway eyes pipeline connection to Barents Sea
The Norwegian government might support the building of a far northern natural gas pipeline. A report commissioned by the country’s
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Last Norwegian businessmen in Murmansk mum on customers
Olen Betong Murmansk AS, a fully Norwegian-owned company, posted a net profit of 5,4 million Norwegian kroner, but Director Atle
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Vår Energi found more oil at Goliat
The oil discovery was made after drilling down to nearly 3,000 meters below the seafloor. Goliat is the only operational
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Blog: The black, the Blue and the Green— Norway’s energy dilemmas
Less than two years ago, speculation was swirling around the possibility of a dramatic shift in Norwegian energy policy, as the fossil fuel-rich
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Slowdown in Barents Sea petroleum
Norwegian Government offers only two new production licenses for the Barents Sea this year. The hunger for Barents Sea oil
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Most expedition cruise liners exclude Russian Arctic
The war on Ukraine and geopolitical turbulence with concerns growing of further escalations of tensions with Russia have knock-on effects
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Equinor postpones decision on northernmost oil field
Environmental organizations rejoice as the Norwegian oil company and its partners announce a postponement of an investment decision on oil
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Norway, Russia seal deal on fish quotas amid growing tensions
Cod quotas for 2023 will be 20% lower, a decision made on recommendations from marine researchers in the two countries.
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