Scientific and technical journal

«Proceedings of Gubkin University»

ISSN 2073-9028

Proceedings of Gubkin University
RESOURCE PROVISION OF LNG PROJECTS IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND MEASURES TO STIMULATE EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES IN THE ARCTIC ZONE

UDC: 553.981
DOI: -

Authors:

Miletenko Nikolay V.1

1 Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation

Keywords: liquefied natural gas (LNG), resources, Arctic zone, legislation, geological exploration, incentive measures

Annotation:

The article illustrates the importance of liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects for the economy of Russia. The resource base of ongoing and planned LNG projects in Russia's Arctic zone and their development plans are considered. The current legislation with planned amendments elaborated to stimulate geological exploration activities to convert significant volumes of the prognosis gas resources to reserves has been analyzed. The proposals promoting geological exploration in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, the plans for ace-lerated development of the resource base for LNG production and use are discussed.