Timothy Krysiek, CERA
Dr Shamil Yenikeyeff,
OIES and St Antony's College

The international reaction to Russia’s polar expedition has highlighted the Arctic’s potential as a future hydrocarbon resource base for global energy markets.

Five countries—Russia, the United States, Canada, Norway and Denmark (by virtue of its control over Greenland)—claim sovereign territory within the Arctic Circle.

The speakers will examine the implications of Russia’s Arctic expedition in late July–early August 2007 and the key factors that will determine the future of Arctic hydrocarbon development.