Arctic gas: Too little, too late(opens in a new tab)
The EU has decided to maintain its ban on Arctic oil and gas in its updated Arctic Policy, signaling limited future energy development in the Arctic.
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EU to Keep Opposing New Arctic Oil Drilling, Despite Pressure from Norway
The European Commission said it will maintain its ban on new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, citing environmental concerns under its 2021 Joint Communication on EU Arctic Policy. It is preparing a revised Arctic policy for Oct 20, while Norway has expressed intent to continue drilling.
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Euractiv SeafoodSource EU plans to maintain ban on oil and gas development in Arctic(opens in a new tab)
The European Union decided to maintain restrictions on oil and gas exploration in the Arctic.
First Break Arctic Standoff: EU Holds Firm Against Norway(opens in a new tab)
EU maintains strict ban on new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic.
Reuters EU to keep opposing new Arctic oil drilling, despite pressure from Norway(opens in a new tab)
The EU will maintain its opposition to new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, according to a European Commission spokesperson, despite pressure from Norway.
WTVB EU to keep opposing new Arctic oil drilling, despite pressure from Norway(opens in a new tab)
The European Union will keep its ban on new Arctic oil and gas drilling, even as Norway pushes Brussels to lift the moratorium. The EU cites environmental risks and policy commitments, while Norway’s energy minister says development in the Barents Sea will continue regardless of EU opposition. The revised Arctic policy is slated for publication on Oct 20.
Fidh The European Union will keep a ban on Arctic oil and gas drilling(opens in a new tab)
The European Commission confirmed it will keep its ban on new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic as part of its latest Arctic Strategy, backed by over 1,600 civil society submissions including those from FIDH.
Netzeroinvestor EU confirms ban on Arctic oil and gas expansion following investor pressure(opens in a new tab)
The European Commission confirms it will keep restrictions on oil and gas exploration in the Arctic in place.
Illuminem Brussels to keep ban on Arctic oil and gas drilling despite Norwegian pressure(opens in a new tab)
The European Commission will keep its ban on new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, despite pressure from Norway.
Reddit EU to keep ban on Arctic oil and gas drilling despite Norwegian pressure(opens in a new tab)
The European Commission has decided to keep its ban on new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, despite pressure from Norway.
AMWatch Despite pressure, EU will maintain ban on Arctic oil exploration(opens in a new tab)
The European Commission will hold firm on its commitment to ban oil and gas exploration in the Arctic region.
EnergyWatch EU to maintain Arctic oil and gas moratorium despite Norwegian pressure(opens in a new tab)
The European Commission plans to keep its moratorium on new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic despite pressure from Norway.
OilPrice Norway's Arctic Oil Pitch Falls Flat in Brussels(opens in a new tab)
The European Commission is likely to uphold its Arctic drilling moratorium, despite Norwegian lobbying to lift it, as climate and environmental goals are cited as the basis for the unchanged policy.
Euronews Brussels to keep ban on Arctic oil and gas drilling(opens in a new tab)
The European Commission will keep the ban on new Arctic oil and gas drilling in its updated Arctic strategy, despite pressure from Norway and calls to reconsider.
Euobserver Too little, too late: Europe's Arctic gas would arrive two decades too late, new research finds(opens in a new tab)
A WWF‑Norway study finds that Arctic gas would only come online in the early to mid‑2040s, a delay that could make it too late to help Europe’s energy security, while Norwegian business and political groups urge the EU to lift its Arctic drilling moratorium.
EN The EU's dilemma: Norway pushes for the ban on oil extraction in the Arctic to be lifted(opens in a new tab)
Norway is lobbying European leaders to lift the EU’s moratorium on Arctic oil and gas drilling, arguing that its remaining fossil resources are largely Arctic and that climate reasons do not justify a different rule for the region, while opponents cite the Arctic’s rapid warming and potential environmental damage.
Google Alert: Arctic Norway will continue to drill in the Arctic, with or without Europe?(opens in a new tab)
Norway plans to keep drilling in the Arctic to tap oil and gas opportunities from melting ice, even if it means going ahead without EU support.
