Arctic gas pipeline could boost Norway exports 5%
If a pipeline is built to connect new gas fields in the Barents Sea to the main Norwegian gas export network further south, it could boost Norway’s supply by around 5%, according to Rystad Energy analysts. “The proposed pipeline would…
Norway wants to begin deep sea mining in the Arctic: Here is why it’s a bad idea
Despite being one of Earth’s least known and least researched ecosystems, we do know the deep sea contains the greatest diversity of species on earth and is a vital carbon store. The oceans and the seabed are absolutely crucial for…
The first Brazilian expedition to the Arctic
Operation Arctic I was the first official mission of Brazilian scientists to the region, opening a new front for the country to contribute to the fight against climate change The Arctic is a strategic region for studying climate, economic, and…
China’s research icebreaker returns after 78-day Arctic mission
China’s research icebreaker Xuelong 2 has returned to Shanghai after finishing a 78-day Arctic voyage. The crew set sail from Shanghai on July 12 and docked at its home port on Wednesday afternoon after travelling more than 15,000 nautical miles…
Hidden in the Arctic, Sweden is quietly winning Europe’s next big space race
Sweden is leading in a battle to be the first European space base outside Russia to launch a satellite into orbit First place is “nice but it’s not necessary”, says Stefan Gustafsson, a senior official at the Sweden Space Corporation (SSC), with…
The Arctic This Week Take Five: Week of 18 September, 2023
Russia Routes Unreinforced Oil Tankers Through Northern Arctic for First Time As reported by the Barents Observer on September 12, Russia has authorized unreinforced oil tankers to carry out a 3,500 mile journey along Russia’s northern coast to China. Departing…
It’s time to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The fight for full preservation is not over. Silver clouds speckle the denim blue sky as the sun peeks out from behind a mountain. Spotlights of orange hues hit the rigid peaks as a dusting of fog settles atop the…
Polar Code May Need Updating as Arctic Shipping Increases New Study Concludes
With more ships venturing across the Arctic, especially in marginal conditions during winter and spring, Polar Code rules may have to be expanded, a new report suggests. Shipping experts also caution that Russia may not be enforcing the existing rules…
Solar panels installed in remote Arctic community to power green energy transition
Norway has installed the world’s northernmost ground solar panels in its Svalbard archipelago, despite the region being plunged into darkness from early October until mid-February every year. Norway has installed the world’s northernmost ground solar panels in its Svalbard archipelago,…
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