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Norway Defies EU on Arctic Oil | US News
Norway is defiantly moving ahead with Arctic oil and gas drilling in the Barents Sea, challenging the EU’s push to ban Arctic fossil fuels. With Europe’s energy needs reshaped by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Norway—now its top gas supplier—is doubling down on production, pledging to keep it steady until 2035. Equinor says global markets will absorb the supply, even if the EU turns away, arguing that cutting off these resources could undermine European energy security. Norway highlights that the Barents Sea is ice-free like the North Sea, reducing spill risks, and supports northern jobs…
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