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Heiner Kubny
Russian gas producer NOVATEK plans to build a wind power plant in Sabetta to gradually replace the generation of the local gas-fired thermal power plant.
The most modern ship of Russia's fleet of icebreaker, the "Arktika" has left Murmansk after a longer stay and is again used for pilotage.
This is the first time in history that a cargo ship has sailed through the icy Northeast Passage in both directions in January and February. The
For the first time, a Russian LNG tanker passed through the Northeast Passage in January. This brings the Northern Sea Route one step closer to being navigable year-round.
The Arctic never has experienced an industrial expansion of this magnitude. The Gulf of Ob has become the core of the natural gas and oil industry.
As early as mid-July, the Northern Sea Route was almost ice-free, and on July 20 there was completely open water over the entire sea route.
The regional authorities have closed Sabetta airport due to several COVID-19 cases despite protests from Novatek.
