Arctic region as a new hydrocarbon production area. Technology needs and equipment availability for the development of the Russian Arctic

Abstract

In this thesis, a number of questions, concerning the present and the future of Russian hydrocarbon policy in the Arctic area are covered, with a description of necessary technologies and main projects that constitute Russian plans for the nearest decade up to 2030 in presence of western technological and financial sanctions, available equipment and potential for localization. The main contribution of the thesis are comprehensive technological, climatic and geographical and legal review of Arctic oil and gas industry and discussion of different possible scenarios for Russian Arctic towards 2030.