First train crosses new bridge to western side of Kola Bay in Arctic Russia
It is a historical moment for Murmansk, regional governor Andrei Chibis underlined as Vladimir Putin declared the new infrastructure object
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Severodvinsk could get new giant shipyard for ice-classed vessels
The Russian despot Vladimir Putin discussed options for building a large new shipyard when he on December 11 met with
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Frozen plans: building of far northern coal mine halted by sanctions and Arctic ice
As soon as in 2023, the Syradasayskoye coal mine was to produce several million tons of high-quality coal, but developer
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Three months after Moscow’s delivery law, crisis looms in Arctic
“Our region is on the verge of an emergency situation,” a woman from the far northern Nenets Autonomous region warns
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Taken by storm, the “Aleksandr Gusev” becomes landmark wreckage on Barents Sea coast
The 30 year old ship that used to shuttle along the coast of the Kola Peninsula with fish food for
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Few weeks before launch, Russia’s biggest LNG project is put on U.S sanction list
The Arctic LNG 2 is included in the State Treasury’s sanctions list as part of efforts to curb Russia’s future
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Novatek confirms building of gas pipeline to Murmansk
The 1,300 km long pipeline will provide natural gas to households in Murmansk and Karelia and supply a new LNG
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Putin’s Beijing visit underscores China’s support for Russia, including in Arctic
By Christopher Bodeen, The Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in
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Amidst Arctic investment, Japan pledges G7 cooperation on fresh sanctions on Russia
Japan will make comprehensive decisions to ensure the country’s energy supply is stable while cooperating with the G7 group amid
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Washington bans Russia’s main Arctic oil driller
Company Gazprom Nedra could face serious trouble in Arctic shelf exploration as it is included in an updated U.S sanctions
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Growth in Arctic shipping warrants Polar Code adjustments, say experts
Despite dangerous and unpredictable conditions, Arctic shipping has seen seven per cent annual growth over the last decade, something that
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Russian Arctic regions strengthen bonds with Beijing
We are entering a new level of partnership with China,” Murmansk Governor Andrei Chibis said as he in September met with leaders
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Japan to ensure stable energy supply despite US sanctions on Russia’s Arctic LNG 2
By Yoshifumi Takemoto, Reuters Japan will ensure stable and steady energy supply to the country even after the U.S. imposed
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Major energy project in Arctic being lobbied by natural gas company Novatek
Vladimir Putin summons key energy industry representatives to a meeting on the construction of a 1,300 km long gas pipeline
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New production platform arrives in Utrenneye. It is part of Russia’s big push into Arctic LNG
Accompanied by 12 tugs and support ships, the 640,000 ton heavy production unit this week docked in the Utrenneye port
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