Cel mai mare furnizor de gaze al Europei sfidează interdicția UE și continuă forajele în Arctica: „A fost o idee greșită”

Norway will continue oil and gas exploration in the Barents Sea despite EU's support for a moratorium on Arctic hydrocarbon exploitation. As Europe's largest gas supplier, Norway covers about 30% of the gas demand for the EU and the UK. The country aims to maintain production levels until at least 2035, emphasizing the importance of the Barents Sea. Norway argues that its Arctic resources are crucial for energy security and job maintenance in northern regions. The Norwegian government asserts its sovereign right to exploit these resources, regardless of EU policies. Additionally, Norway produces renewable energy but will not build new electricity interconnectors.