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Articles with tag "Arctic"

military project

Russia Plans to Build Major Radar System At Its Northernmost Point

The installation at Cape Chelyuskin is reported to cost 1.2 billion rubles ($18.7 million).
Arctic bonus

Putin to Decide on $40Bln in Tax Breaks for Arctic Oil

The Finance Ministry might try to block attempts to gather state support for Arctic development.
floating station

Russia's First Sea-Borne Nuclear Power Plant Arrives to Its Base

It would become the world's northernmost nuclear power station.
Arctic exploration

Russian Military Plants Flag at Northernmost Point of Eurasia

The flag symbolizes Russia's desire for the peaceful exploration and development of the Arctic, the Northern Fleet said.
New land

Russian Military Discovers New Island in Remote Arctic Archipelago

Shrinking ice coverage has revealed new land and made the region more accessible to development.
security measures

Russian Prosecutors Find Insufficient Anti-Terrorist Protection at Murmansk Nuclear Waste Sites

According to their claims, the single concrete fence topped with barbed wire isn’t enough to stop terrorists.
Northern Sea Route

Russian Nuclear-Powered Cargo Ship Loaded With Seafood Approaches Norway

Norway’s nuclear safety watchdog wants to know more about Russia’s plans for sailing commercial cargo with the reactor-powered ship.
'nuclear Titanic'

Russian Emergency Services Make Final Check on Floating Nuclear Power Plant

Rosgvardia, the Russian National Guard, has been commissioned to protect the power plant and its surroundings.
Break the ice

New Arctic Partnership Announces Construction of 17 Icebreaking LNG Tankers

A joint venture set up by Novatek and Sovcomflot will develop and run a powerful new fleet of Arctic carriers.
Arctic waters

New Russian Nuclear-Powered Sub to Be Delivered to Northern Fleet

With a second Borei-class submarine, the number of Bulava ballistic missiles deployed for patrol in the Barents and Arctic Seas will be doubled.
Energy cooperation

India Looks Toward Russian Arctic for Energy Development

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Russian Far East this week focused on Arctic LNG, the Northern Sea Route and the Arctic Council.
Arctic Gas

Novatek Greenlights $21 Billion Russian Arctic LNG 2 Plant

The company is seeking to tap booming demand for LNG, especially in China, India and across developing countries.
LNG

Powered by LNG, Russian Tanker Sails Arctic Route to China

Russian maritime shipping company Sovcomflot says this the first shipment of its kind.
Hot commodities

Moscow to Re-Examine Soviet-Era Arctic Drill Site for Oil and Gas Potential

The Russian government has commissioned a new analysis of well samples almost 50 years after Soviet oilmen drilled there.
north exploration

Russia Open to Private Companies Developing Energy-Rich Arctic Shelf, Minister Says

"Of course we would like to study it more, but the government cannot allow itself to make such investments. It's very expensive."
Arctic push

Novatek Gets Multi-Billion Ruble Tax Break for Arctic Gas Terminal

President Vladimir Putin is prioritizing tax incentives and other benefits to encourage companies to develop the Arctic region. 
vulnerable ecosystem

Russia Rebuffs International Concern Over Environment on Northern Sea Route

Concerns for the environment in the Arctic have been spurred by quickly expanding industrial activity across the region.
ice melting

Ice on Russia's Northern Sea Route Has Disappeared, Opening Up Arctic Shipping Lanes

The number of ships that have set a course along the Arctic route remains low.
A whole new world

Russia Discovers 5 Arctic Islands as Glaciers Melt

New islands are emerging in Russia's Arctic as climate change accelerates melting near the polar ice caps.
Fishy cargo

Russia to Launch Nuclear-Powered Fish Shipping Around Scandinavia

Authorities hope the voyage will kickstart regular seafood shipping from Russia’s Pacific regions to St. Petersburg via the Arctic.
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