Greenpeace activists during a protest in the fjord at Ölen near Haugesund, Norway. Drilling rig West Alpha, commissioned by Exxon Mobil, is being prepared for extreme oil drilling in the Arctic. Greenpeace is concerned about the safety of this project and sends the messages ‘EXXON OUT OF THE ARCTIC’, and 'NO ARCTIC OIL' to ask that the drilling plans be shelved.

Exxon Mobil, the world's largest oil company, plans to drill in the Kara Sea along with Russian company Rosneft. The well, located at 75 degrees north, partially overlaps with Russia's Arctic National Park, known for its diverse wildlife. According to Russian legislation, oil drilling in this area is prohibited.