Natural Resources and Energy

The Questionable Arctic Bonanza: Exaggerated Hopes and False Images of the Arctic as “Prime Real Estate”

The Arctic is not an economic bonanza for resource extraction like oil and gas, shipping and

Taxation and Arctic Resource Development

Taxation remains an important factor in shaping the future of Arctic resource development but is not the only variable

Arctic Oil and Gas: Assessing the Potential for Hydrocarbon Development in the Polar Region

Although the Arctic contains a vast amount of natural resources, its status as a “new energy province” should not

Hedging Bets: Oil and Gas in the Canadian Arctic

Higher hydrocarbon price levels and new technology have made the Canadian Arctic an attractive prospect for oil and gas

Opening Oil and Gas Development in the Arctic – A Conflict and Risk Assessment

The recent reopening of Alaskan Arctic waters to gas/oil development has sparked interest in the economic utilization

Dimensions of Oil and Gas Development in Greenland

Potential oil and gas activities in the waters around Greenland constitute a contentious issue in the debate on Arctic

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