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Norway Defies EU on Arctic Drilling | US News
Norway is doubling down on Arctic oil and gas development in the Barents Sea, defying EU calls for a pause—arguing it’s vital for Europe’s energy security. After becoming Europe’s top gas supplier post-Ukraine invasion, Norway hit record production last year and plans to keep exporting until at least 2035. Equinor says Arctic resources can be shipped globally, making a ban counterproductive. With ice-free zones and strong local economies at stake, Norway insists drilling is both sovereign and strategic—and even the IEA is urging Europe to reconsider. The country also rejects being Europe’s…
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