Natural Resources and Energy

Arctic Oil and Gas: A Regional or Global Concern?

Due to environmental concerns, Arctic oil and gas is being scrutinized by governments, local inhabitants and the

Offshore Oil Drilling in the U.S. Arctic, Part III: Concerns and Recommendations

The Arctic represents the last frontier for oil exploration and a large prize for those companies willing to invest in

Offshore Oil Drilling in the U.S. Arctic, Part II: The Legacy of Deepwater Horizon

What are the reforms in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon blowout that could be of relevance for offshore oil drilling

Offshore Oil Drilling in the U.S. Arctic, Part I: Legal Context

The governance of offshore oil drilling in the U.S. Arctic is built on numerous legal precedents established over the

U.S. to Open More of the Arctic Ocean to Exploration as Part of 5-Year Drilling Plan

US policymakers are currently outlining plans for the post-2012 development of hydrocarbon exploration in their Arctic

Developing North American Arctic Offshore Oil and Gas: A Comparative Study – Part 2

The development of North American Arctic offshore oil and gas is co-determined by a number of internal factors that

Developing North American Arctic Offshore Oil and Gas: A Comparative Study – Part 1

North American oil and gas has seen the most rapid changes in terms of opening up for exploratory drillings in coastal

Canada in the Arctic – Arctic Oil and Gas: Reserves, Activities, and Disputes

Canada shows significant interest in its Arctic oil and gas resources; disputes do not play a big

Norway’s Energy Resource Policy and the Future of Bilateral Cooperation in the Barents Sea

The Barents Sea has a significant potential for future petroleum discoveries in the Arctic with a lasting impact on the