Politics & Policy

In a crowded field of potential LNG suppliers to China, an Arctic Alaska project could still have some advantages

In a crowded field of potential LNG suppliers to China, an...

A new project that will ship liquefied natural gas from British Columbia to China is set for construction and is one of many —...
US regulators approve plan for more oil development in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve

US regulators approve plan for more oil development in Alaska’s National...

Less than two weeks after production started from Arctic Alaska’s westernmost oil field, the U.S. federal government has granted approval for construction of another...
Copenhagen is ignoring Russian, Chinese activity in the Arctic, lawmakers warn

Copenhagen is ignoring Russian, Chinese activity in the Arctic, lawmakers warn

Members of the Danish national assembly have roundly criticised the government for failing to pay sufficient attention to threats to stability in the region...
Production starts at Arctic Alaska’s westernmost oil field

Production starts at Arctic Alaska’s westernmost oil field

ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. has started production at the farthest west oil field on Alaska’s North Slope, a site that is part of a westward...
Alaska’s Red Dog Mine plans expansion into new territory

Alaska’s Red Dog Mine plans expansion into new territory

The operator of one of the world’s biggest zinc mines is seeking government permits that to expand into territory that might result in a...
Alaska climate team’s plan seeks to fill void left by federal government

Alaska climate team’s plan seeks to fill void left by federal...

A comprehensive Alaska climate action plan released Wednesday calls for cuts in overall carbon emissions, expansion of renewable energy, targeted aid to imperiled villages and...
US defense investments in Greenland infrastructure would keep NATO in, China out and Russia at bay

US defense investments in Greenland infrastructure would keep NATO in, China...

Politically, Greenland has cast its lot with the West. But, when it comes to commercial opportunities, it is more open. China, especially, has been...
Federal regulators plan speedier review of Alaska gas project

Federal regulators plan speedier review of Alaska gas project

Environmental studies of plans for a natural gas pipeline running south from Alaska's Arctic, a project that has been proposed for decades, will require...
In a new report, Britain reconsiders its Arctic military capabilities

In a new report, Britain reconsiders its Arctic military capabilities

To understand the British House of Commons report, released earlier this month, expressing concern about that country’s capabilities to conduct military operations in the...
Greenland names first representative to Iceland

Greenland names first representative to Iceland

Greenland’s foreign ministry on Monday named Jacob Isbosethsen, a long-time foreign policy advisor, to serve as the country’s first representative in Iceland. Isbosethsen, according to...
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