Development of Hydrocarbons of the Arctic Shelf: Problems and Prospects
This article is dedicated to the main problems, which are related to the development and elaboration of the hydrocarbon shelf of the Arctic zone. A comparative analysis of countries with territories in the Arctic and investing in the development and production of hydrocarbons is considered. This analysis has shown that the development of the Arctic as a new oil and gas province is a long and time-consuming process, which requires big investments; also, it is strategically important for the future of the energy sector of our country.