A New look into the Norwegian Barents Sea
Interest in this huge geological province has grown strongly over the last few years following the development of the Snøhvit field, the discovery of the Nucula field earlier this year…
The Arctic
Arctic Dreams – A Reality Check
Large deposits of oil and gas await development and discovery above the Arctic Circle. The harsh environment and remoteness of the region will challenge both the technology and economics to…
The Final Frontier
The search for oil and gas in the Arctic started more than 50 years ago, and several basins have proven productive. The most prolific province has certainly been the North…
Geological History of the Arctic Ocean
As global interest in the hydrocarbon potential of the Circum-Arctic increases, it is becoming vital to unravel the complex geological history of the region. A Brief Geological History of the…
America’s Last Frontier
Having produced over 15 Bbo (2.4 Bm3), Arctic Alaska is one of the most prolific oil producing regions in North America, yet most of the area remains sparsely explored. The…
Huge volumes left in the ground
The coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska is not likely to be exploited for hydrocarbons in the near future. Nevertheless, this geological province is referred to…