The Arctic Century
The Arctic Century is an independent non-profit organisation established by
joint efforts of the international experts. We cover the most recent
developments in science, business, and technologies, as well as key
political and economic trends across the Arctic in the form of news,
features, opinions, and articles.
Texas-based Greenland Energy Company hopes to find 13 billion barrels of oil in Jameson Land this summer, but geologists estimate the odds are slim, and an existing oil ban adds further legal uncertainty.
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British Crusade to the "Shadow Fleet"
Britain has taken a leading role in the West's fight against Russia's so-called 'shadow fleet', but legal obstacles, shifting oil markets, and the Iran War may yet stall the crusade before it escalates into open confrontation.
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A Finnish Pilot Flew the F-35 for the First Time
A Finnish Air Force pilot flew the F-35 fighter jet for the first time at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas. About 20 Finnish pilots will train in the United States, with full operational capability planned by the end of 2030.
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Norwegian Goliat Oil Field's Extended Life
Vår Energi submits a revised development plan to extend the Goliat field's life by ten years to around 2050, adding 112 million barrels of reserves and enabling gas exports via Hammerfest LNG.
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Icelanders Are Increasingly Less Supportive of Joining the EU
According to a Gallup poll, 54% of those who took a position are opposed to Iceland joining the European Union. This opposition is growing from survey to survey.
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Searching for 13 Billion Barrels of Oil in East Greenland
Texas-based Greenland Energy Company hopes to find 13 billion barrels of oil in Jameson Land this summer, but geologists estimate the odds are slim, and an existing oil ban adds further legal uncertainty.
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The Franco-Greenlandic Agreement of March 3, 2026: Between Economic Sovereignty and Strategic Projection in a Transforming Arctic
The Franco-Greenlandic mineral cooperation agreement of March 2026 signals strategic positioning rather than a structural shift—clearer gains for France than transformative change for Greenland.
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More Offensive Strategy of the Swedish Coast Guard
The Swedish Coast Guard boarded the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Hui Yuan outside Ystad on suspicion of environmental crimes after it was caught flushing coal residues into the sea. The operation is part of a new, more offensive Coast Guard strategy.
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Danish Politicians on Trump's Statement: We Are Not a Piece of Ice
Danish and Greenlandic politicians react to Trump's comments about Greenland, calling the country 'a piece of ice that is poorly governed.' Acting Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Greenlandic chairman Jens-Frederik Nielsen, and members of parliament respond with defiance.
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