Case Study → Arctic Oil & Gas (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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% of world's undiscovered gas in Arctic
% of world's undiscovered gas in Arctic
30%
% of oil resources in Arctic
% of oil resources in Arctic
13%
Estimated Arctic oil reserves (barrels)
Estimated Arctic oil reserves (barrels)
90-100 million barrels
Year Russia placed flag on Arctic seabed
Year Russia placed flag on Arctic seabed
2007
Forces created by Russia & Canada for Arctic
Forces created by Russia & Canada for Arctic
Arctic forces
Year 4 nations strengthened Arctic military
Year 4 nations strengthened Arctic military
2019 (Norway, Canada, USA, UK)
Arctic ice melting rate per decade
Arctic ice melting rate per decade
More than 10%
Parties with nuclear power in Arctic dispute
Parties with nuclear power in Arctic dispute
3 (Russia, USA, EU)
Rosneft spillage (barrels)
Rosneft spillage (barrels)
9000 barrels
Who decides Arctic territorial claims
Who decides Arctic territorial claims
UN (theoretically)