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Intro -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction: Energy of the Russian Arctic. Quo Vadis? -- References -- Part I Governing Energy Projects in the Russian Arctic -- 2 International Legal Framework of Arctic Exploration -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Literature Review -- 2.3 Strategic Context -- 2.4 Legal Regimes and Regulation -- 2.5 Overview of the International Legal Framework -- 2.6 Conclusions -- References -- 3 Russia's Chairmanship in the Arctic Council: In Search of Balance? -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Organizational Features of the AC -- 3.3 Russia's Cooperation as a Member of the AC with Non-Arctic Countries -- 3.4 Conclusions -- References -- Part II Energy Economics of the Russian Arctic -- 4 Energy Complex of Russian Arctic -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Energy of the Russian Arctic: Main Dimensions -- 4.3 Conclusions -- References -- 5 New Trends in the Development of Energy Fields in the Russian Arctic -- 5.1 Introduction: The Novelty of the Situation -- 5.2 The Novoportovskoye Field as a Vivid Example of How the New Maritime Logistics of Arctic Projects Brings Soviet-Era Projects Out of Oblivion -- 5.3 Spatial Effects in New Energy Projects of Corporate Development of the Russian Arctic -- 5.3.1 The Effect of Spatial Localization-Platforms and Development Islands: Prirazlomnaya, Yamal LNG, Arctic LNG-2 -- 5.3.2 District Effect: From the Vankor Development Project to the Vostok Oil Megaproject -- 5.3.3 Intercorporate Effect: Development of the Messoyakha Deposits and Other Projects -- 5.4 Bovanenkovskoye as a Greenfield-Brownfield Energy Project with Onshore Logistics -- 5.5 Syradasay Coking Coal Deposit as the Largest Non-oil and Gas Energy Project in the Russian Arctic -- 5.6 Minimizing the Carbon Footprint -- 5.7 Conclusions -- References.
6 Rethinking Russia's Energy Policy in the Arctic -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 General Characteristics of the Oil and Gas Potential of the Russia's Arctic -- 6.3 Internal Factors of 'Rethinking' of Russia's Energy Policy in the Arctic -- 6.4 External Factors of the 'Rethinking' of Russia's Energy Policy in the Arctic -- 6.5 Are There Any Prospects for Alternative Energy in the Russian Arctic? -- 6.6 Conclusions -- References -- 7 China's Participation in Energy Cooperation with Russia in the Arctic -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Russia's Arctic Hydrocarbon Development: Major Foreign Partners and China's Role -- 7.3 China's Interests in the Russian Arctic's Energy Reserves -- 7.4 Russia-China Cooperation in LNG Projects in the Arctic -- 7.5 Conclusions -- References -- 8 Activities of Major Oil and Gas Companies in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Key Oil and Gas Projects in the AZRF: Great Expectations and Realities -- 8.3 Features of Cooperation Between Russian and Foreign Oil and Gas Companies in the AZRF -- 8.4 Social and Environmental Responsibility of Oil and Gas Companies in the AZRF -- 8.5 Conclusions -- References -- 9 The Exploration of Arctic Energy Resources and the Competitiveness of Big Russian Oil and Gas Companies -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Methodology and Statement of the Research Problem -- 9.3 Results -- 9.4 Discussion -- 9.5 Conclusions -- References -- 10 Expert Systems for Risk Management in the Energy Complex of the Arctic: A Lesson for Russian Oil and Gas Companies -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Methodology -- 10.2.1 Research at the Level of the Government of the Russian Federation -- 10.2.2 Research at the Corporate Level -- 10.3 Literature Review -- 10.4 Building an Expert System: Research Methods -- 10.5 Results -- 10.5.1 The Base of Decisive Rules and Conclusions.
10.5.2 Determination of Climate Hard Conditions -- 10.6 Discussion -- 10.7 Conclusions -- References -- Part III Infrastructure for Energy Projects in the Russian Arctic -- 11 Overview of Practical Experience of Projects' Implementation in the Arctic -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Construction Execution Plan: Technical Aspects -- 11.2.1 Weather Hazards -- 11.2.2 Human Factor -- 11.2.3 Money, the Irresistible Lure -- 11.2.4 Enabling Infrastructure, Supply Chain, and Communication Consideration -- 11.2.5 Integrity Management of Structures-The Permafrost Hazard -- 11.2.6 Winter Breakup Hazard -- 11.3 Russian Regulations, Approvals, and Standardization: Brief Overview -- 11.4 Environmental Preservation -- 11.4.1 The Critters of the Arctic -- 11.4.2 Oil Spill Prevention and Recovery -- 11.4.3 Removal and Restoration Plans -- 11.4.4 Waste Management -- 11.4.5 Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) -- 11.5 Conclusions -- Appendix 1: Pipeline Route Recon and Ground Truthing Guideline Used on Russian and USA Mega Projects -- Guidelines for Field Personnel -- Collecting Data for Construction Feasibility Studies or Pipeline Construction Estimates and Ground Truthing -- Appendix 2: Outline for Notes on Field Observation for Pipeline Construction Estimates -- Route Surface Condition Classifications -- Ground Cover Classifications -- Soil Condition Classifications (Trench) -- Special Classification Conditions -- General Information -- Other Estimating Data to Be Documented on Field Trips -- References -- 12 The Northern Sea Route as a New Global Route for Energy Resource Transportation: Problems and Prospects -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 The Northern Sea Route as the Key Element of the Development of Energy Resources in the Russian Arctic -- 12.3 Soviet Policy in the Arctic: The Early Stages of Energy Resource Development in the Russian Arctic.
12.4 Russia's Arctic Policy: The Development of Energy Resources in the Russian Arctic -- 12.5 Conclusions -- References -- 13 The Advantages of the Northern Sea Route as an Energy Transport Artery and Its Environment -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Russia's and China's Energy Interests in the Arctic as a New Geopolitical Area -- 13.3 Northern Sea Route and Its Potential as a Transport Energy Artery in the Future -- 13.4 Application of Bimatrix Games in the Northern Sea Route Energy Conflict -- 13.5 Conclusions -- References -- 14 Global Climate Changes and Their Importance for the Building of Northern Sea Route and the Future of Energy Sector -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Literature Review -- 14.3 Global Climate Changes: Consequences on Region's Energy Complex -- 14.4 Arctic Northern Sea Route in the Context of the Global Climate Changes and Future of Energy Resources -- 14.5 Conclusions -- References -- 15 Northern Sea Route and the New Energy Agenda -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Materials and Methods -- 15.3 Results -- 15.3.1 The History of the Development of the Northern Sea Route and Energy Industry -- 15.3.2 Modern Problems of the Development of the Northern Sea Route for Energy Industry -- 15.3.3 State Regulation of the Development of the Northern Sea Route and Energy Infrastructure: The System of Normative Legal Acts and Meaningful Analysis -- 15.4 Discussion -- 15.5 Conclusions -- References -- 16 Energy Development of the Russian Arctic Within the Framework of the Belt and Road Initiative and Greater Eurasia: A View from China and India -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Review of Scientific and Practical Approaches -- 16.3 Results and Discussion -- 16.3.1 Weaknesses of the Arctic Transport and Transit System of Russia and Its Main Transport Artery-the NSR.
16.3.2 Development of the TTS of the Russian Segment of the Arctic and Implementation of Energy Projects in the Far North of Russia: India's Position and Participation -- 16.3.3 The Development of Land Communications in the Arctic Is the Most Effective Way to Increase Russia's Transport and Transit Potential and Infrastructure Support for Implementing Energy Projects -- 16.4 Conclusions -- References -- 17 Rethinking Year-Round Navigation via the Northern Sea Route -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.2 Methodology -- 17.3 Results -- 17.3.1 General Cargo Shipment Conditions -- 17.3.2 Navigation Support Infrastructure Services in NSR Waters -- 17.3.2.1 Providing Communication Services to Support Navigation Along the Northern Sea Route -- 17.3.2.2 Navigation Equipment to Support Shipping in the Northern Sea Route Waters -- 17.3.2.3 Search and Rescue Systems -- 17.4 Conclusions -- References -- 18 Revisiting the Prospects of a Multihull Icebreaker for Year-Round Navigation via the Northern Sea Route -- 18.1 Introduction -- 18.2 Methodology -- 18.3 Results -- 18.4 Conclusions / Recommendations -- References -- 19 Managing the Ice Situation When Ensuring the Safety of Oil Platforms in the Arctic Zone of Russia -- 19.1 Introduction -- 19.2 Methodology -- 19.3 Results -- 19.4 Conclusions/Recommendations -- References -- 20 Specifics of LNG Shipments via the Northern Sea Route -- 20.1 Introduction -- 20.2 Hydrography, Icebreakers, and Permits to Sail via the NSR -- 20.3 LNG Carriers for the NSR -- 20.4 Boiled-Off Gas: Accounting and Disposal Specifics -- 20.5 Specifics of LNG Sales Contracts: Why DES and DEQ? -- 20.6 Conclusions -- References -- Part IV Greener Perspective for Energy of the Russian Arctic -- 21 Renewable Energy in the Russian Arctic: Energy Transition and Opportunities in the Context of Post-pandemic Realities -- 21.1 Introduction.
21.2 Pandemic Lessons and Changing Trends.
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