05.12 - From polar to nuclear? "Nuclearification" of the Russian offshore oil and gas industry

Russia is looking for new applications of nuclear power — seminar in Oslo.

Russian oil and gas industry tries to promote nuclear power to meet its offshore energy needs. What plans do exist? What are the risks for these projects under the extreme weather conditions of the Arctic?

At this seminar, the environmental foundation Bellona will present a new report on the "nuclearification" of the Russian offshore oil and gas industry to open a discussion about risks and responsibilities for international oil and gas companies – and how Norway should respond to these plans.

Speakers:

• Vladislav Larin, energy security expert, Russia, "The Concept of a Nuclear-Powered Subsea Drilling Site for Oil and Gas Development on the Russian Arctic Shelf."
• Nina Lesikhina, Energy adviser, Bellona Murmansk, Russia, "Shtokman - the most risky project for the Arctic."
• Igor Kudrik, nuclear adviser, Bellona Oslo, Norway, "Embedding nuclear safety issues into oil and gas exploration."
• Discussion

Date and time: Friday December 5th 2008 | 10-12

Location: Westerdals Kompetanse AS, Fredensborgveien 24Q, Oslo

For registration please send an e-mail to: vlad@bellona.no