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Eni: Norwegian Arctic project postponed again, costs increase
Italian energy firm Eni postponed again the launch of its Goliat field in the Norwegian Arctic declaring the costs would be more elevated than expected.
read more... 19/05/2014
Rosneft to pursue expansion in gas market with $1.8 billion acquisition
Enel SpA, the Italian electric utility company, the second-largest in Europe by market capitalization, unveiled that it will sell its 40% stake in Arctic Russia BV, a joint venture with Eni that owns 49% of SeverEnergia. Enel will receive 1.8 billion USD from Rosneft and the completion of transaction is subject to regulatory and other approvals.
read more... 26/09/2013
Gazprom allies Shell to explore Arctic shelf
Russia’s gas giant Gazprom allies the American outfit Shell to jointly develop and explore Russian Arctic shelf and a deep-water offshore project outside of Russia.
read more... 18/04/2013
Statoil to build a new oil hub in Europe
Norway's Statoil is to build an oil terminal in the Arctic, which according to the Norwegian group could spark “a new industrial era” in the region. Norway's Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ola Borten Moe said that Statoil ASA's plan to bring oil by pipeline from the Barents Sea to a new terminal in the country's far north could lead the way to a permanent oil hub in the Arctic.
read more... 19/02/2013
Russia to attract foreign investors to develop Arctic offshore shelf
The Russian government announced the new incentives to attract major investors in order to develop projects on the country’s Arctic offshore shelf, as well as in East Siberia.
read more... 24/09/2012