Previously, NOVATEK and Sovcomflot (SKF) agreed to create a joint venture to build 17 gas carriers for Arctic LNG 2

The amount of funding for the next seven-year period will become known after their approval by the EU countries in Brussels

Expedition budget is about € 140 million

The forum will bring together more than a dozen delegations from the circumpolar and Asian countries

While the French and Chinese are investing in the extraction of Arctic gas, and the Australians in the development of polar coal, the Italians decided to invest in wind energy.

The northern sea route (NSR) requires new ports and heavy icebreakers to move goods

AECO is highly involved in matters of search and rescue and regards the sharing of tools between those involved in Arctic marine operations as vital in safe cruising.

The program of the international meeting provides for the discussion of projects of social, environmental, tourist orientation, education and culture.

The most complete map for the fuel of future has been created.

Finland is ready to host the Arctic summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.

The project of a construction center for large capacity modules is on the list of priority projects of NOVATEK.

 The caravan of two cargo ships and two icebreakers will try to get out to the East Siberian Sea without air support.

The program of the Arctic: Territory of Dialogue Forum includes discussions not only of the region’s economy, but also of the social aspects. 

The Russia-USA conflict now affects the Arctic agenda; the Fleet high command claims it protects the country’s interests in the Arctic that are allegedly threatened by the USA’s foreign policy ambitions. It also claims US Marines landed in Norway to be able to retaliate against Russia’s “aggressive actions” if necessary. Both countries are concerned about preservation of the polar bear population. Russian scientists insist on the animal census; all the Arctic states are expected to participate. In the meantime, US scientists claim it is necessary to combat Global Warming.

The convoy of Russian ships crossed the Northern Sea Route westwards in winter navigation.