Oil & gas

How to respond to China-Russia cooperation in the Arctic

The Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP) is a non-profit, non-partisan research and policy organisation…

Exposing the myths of Russia’s Northern Sea Route

Russia promotes the Northern Sea Route as a quicker, cheaper and environmentally-friendly alternative to…

New EU sanctions package targets Russian LNG

“It is time to turn off the tap,” President of the EU Commission Ursula…

A Texas firm is gearing up for a $150 million search for oil beneath the Arctic Ocean

Narwhal Exploration is one of three small, privately owned companies with offshore leases in…

With gas crunch looming, Alaska utilities won’t get big wind before tax credits expire

One utility leader points to private developers and the Trump tax bill. But advocates…

Arctic economy: What do the numbers tell us?

The Arctic’s economic potential, geopolitical climate, and investment prospects have drawn significant attention. At…

US Coast Guard adds icebreaker to fleet for first time in 25 years

Federal officials see the refurbished ship Storis as the first of many new additions…

On thin ice: The hidden costs of Northern Sea Route shipping

The Northern Sea Route (NSR), which cuts through Arctic waters along Russia’s coast, is…