Special Rules for the Arctic? The Analysis of Arctic-Specific Safety and Environmental Regulation of Offshore Petroleum Development in the Arctic Ocean States

Shapovalova, Daria

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-28404-6_13

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“…Although this LNG corridor has short transport distance, resource abundance, no threat from piracy attacks, and less geopolitical risks, it is still criticized for lack of infrastructure, harsh natural environment, and threats from the floating ices and icebergs (Borch et al, 2016;Ghosh & Rubly, 2015). Besides, development of resources and navigation may accelerate the degradation of Arctic environment (Shapovalova, 2019). Anyway, the LNG corridor through the Arctic has great potential for enhancing the security of China's natural gas importation but still faces issues in international legal system, icebreaking LNG carriers, and challenges of harsh natural conditions.…”

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Risk Assessment of China’s Natural Gas Importation: A Supply Chain Perspective

Zhang

Bai

2020

Sage Open

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With the rapid growth of China’s energy consumption and the great pressure on reduction of carbon emissions, natural gas is an increasingly valuable energy source for enhancing energy and environmental sustainability. To sustain external natural gas supply, China has constructed a series of gas pipelines and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals for the increasing gas importation. This article identified five gas corridors of China: Central Asia–China gas pipelines, Myanmar–China gas pipelines, Russia–China gas pipelines, Australia/Southeast Asia–China seaborne LNG shipment, and Middle East/North Africa–China seaborne LNG shipment. It then proposed a group of indicators that may influence the security of China’s external gas shipment from a supply chain perspective, and composed them into a Risk Index for assessing the corridors of China’s natural gas importation using the Fuzzy AHP and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) methods. The results indicate that (a) transport distance, geopolitical risk, and resource risk are the major obstacles for China’s natural gas importation; (b) China’s natural gas importation is experiencing a mid-level risk, and the gas pipelines from Central Asia, Myanmar, and Russia are the most secure gas corridors for China, while LNG shipment from Middle East and North Africa has the greatest risk index. (c) China’s diversification strategy has been successful, but a more balanced strategy is suggested to deal with the high gas dependence on Turkmenistan and Australia, as well as Russia when the cross-border gas pipelines are completed and fully utilized in the near future.

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Risk Assessment of China’s Natural Gas Importation: A Supply Chain Perspective

Zhang

Bai

2020

Sage Open

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“…b) Norway: As a major oil-producing nation, Norway has developed comprehensive regulations to address oil spill prevention and response in its offshore oil and gas operations. The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) oversees compliance with regulations such as the Norwegian Oil Spill Contingency Plan and the Clean Seas Directive, which require operators to maintain readiness for oil spill response and demonstrate the use of advanced technologies for detection and containment (Forseth & Rosness, 2021;Shapovalova, 2020).…”

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Advancements in remote sensing technologies for oil spill detection: Policy and implementation

Andrew Emuobosa Esiri,

Olusile Akinyele Babayeju,

Ifeanyi Onyedika Ekemezie

2024

Eng. sci. technol. j.

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This review paper explores advancements in remote sensing technologies for oil spill detection and response, focusing on policy frameworks, implementation strategies, and prospects. It examines historical context, current technologies, and policy frameworks at international and national levels. Strategies for integrating remote sensing technologies, enhancing collaboration, and building capacity are discussed. Recommendations for policy enhancements to support technology adoption and promote sustainability are provided. Prospects include emerging technologies like enhanced satellite imaging, autonomous systems, and sensor fusion. Overall, effective implementation of remote sensing technologies can improve oil spill detection, minimise environmental impact, and enhance response efforts. Keywords: Oil Spill Detection, Remote Sensing Technologies, Policy Frameworks, Sustainability.

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“…The warming trend is expected to accelerate in coming years and extend the navigation of the North West Passage (NWP). Ocean shipping and tourist cruises through the NWP could rise significantly in the next 20 years [30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38]. More inter-ocean traffic and the development of natural resources increase the risk of marine accidents that require emergency response.…”

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Transport Airships for Scheduled Supply and Emergency Response in the Arctic

Prentice

Lau

2021

Sustainability

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As climate change progresses, the Arctic Ocean creates opportunities for new resource development and navigation routes. Such economic opportunities are attractive, but carry with them an increased risk of accidents and oil spills. Existing methods of emergency response face enormous challenges in the Arctic because of its lack of transportation infrastructure and support services. Cargo airships offer a practical solution. Many airship designs are proposed that can carry over 30 tons, travel long distances at 150 km per hour, and land close to the emergency site. However, it is difficult to justify the economics of having enough capacity waiting and available to be marshaled in response to infrequent events. One solution is to develop a synergy with a new civilian cargo airship industry that can serve the regular transport needs of remote communities and mining operations. Through contingency contracts with these civilian operations, the Government of Canada could stretch its budgets and have access to the latest airship models and trained crews at locations across the Arctic. This paper gives valuable insight into the development of cargo airships. Advances in technology that make cargo airships a practical option in the 21st century are reviewed, and five competing airship designs are discussed. A case study of an existing rare earth mine proposal is used to illustrate the cost comparison of roads versus airships that could provide contingency services.

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Special Rules for the Arctic? The Analysis of Arctic-Specific Safety and Environmental Regulation of Offshore Petroleum Development in the Arctic Ocean States

Cited by 4 publications

References 14 publications

Risk Assessment of China’s Natural Gas Importation: A Supply Chain Perspective

Risk Assessment of China’s Natural Gas Importation: A Supply Chain Perspective

Advancements in remote sensing technologies for oil spill detection: Policy and implementation

Transport Airships for Scheduled Supply and Emergency Response in the Arctic

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