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EU Keeps Arctic Drilling Opposition
EU maintains Arctic fossil fuel opposition but drops 2021 international ban push amid energy costs.
In brief
EU maintains Arctic fossil fuel opposition but drops 2021 international ban push amid energy costs. The EU reaffirmed opposition to Arctic drilling in a new strategy but omitted a 2021 bid for international restrictions on hydrocarbon projects. Originally reported by TokenPost.
EU strategy update
The European Union reaffirmed opposition to Arctic fossil fuel development in an Oct. 20 strategy but omitted a 2021 bid for international restrictions amid higher energy costs.
Norway's expansion
Norway expanded the acreage available for applications in its 2026 petroleum licensing round by 70 blocks or parts of blocks on May 5.
Energy cost context
The EU incurred an estimated €100 billion in additional fossil fuel spending from March through the end of September 2026 due to higher energy costs.
At a glance
The EU reaffirmed opposition to Arctic drilling in a new strategy but omitted a 2021 bid for international restrictions on hydrocarbon projects.
