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Benefits over risks: a case study of government support of energy development in the Russian North
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posted on 2023-06-09, 22:28 authored by Roman SidortsovProjected benefits serve as the driving force behind hydrocarbon development. Such benefits are analysed in conjunction with the risks posed by proposed oil and gas activities, leading to an ostensibly rational decision on whether to proceed with the development. This article explores the ways and extent to which government policies aimed at supporting the oil and gas sector affect the outcomes of decision-making processes regarding new hydrocarbon projects. The article is premised upon a case study of the Russian Arctic and Subarctic. The study utilizes transcripts of key presidential meetings and speeches, as well as applicable programmatic policy statements, laws, and administrative regulations. The data is subjected to the complimentary and corroborative discourse and legal analyses. The article concludes that the dominance of benefits over risks in the policy discourse is particularly impactful in the decision-making process regarding new oil and gas development in Russia.
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- Published
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- Accepted version
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Energy PolicyISSN
0301-4215Publisher
ElsevierExternal DOI
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129Page range
132-138Department affiliated with
- SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications
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- Yes
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- Yes
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2020-12-16First Open Access (FOA) Date
2021-01-08First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2020-12-15Usage metrics
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