Village Novikbozh, Komi Republic, Russia

A group of journalists went to Komi Republic to bear witness to seismic survey works and to interview local people.

Lukoil began a large-scale seismic survey near the Pechora River. Forests are cut down in search of new oil deposits. Streams and swamps get polluted. Lukoil is known for a huge number of oil spill accidents. In 2017, two oil wells burned for a month in the Alabushin oil field. Now a big area near Komi villages on the opposite bank of Pechora river is planned for new oil exploration. Seismic surveys that are conducted there now have a lot of violations.
Locals say that fish and game have already disappeared in the area. People are protesting against seismic works in their homeland. They think it poses a threat to their health and lives.

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Unique identifier: GP0STSR78

Type: Image

Shoot date: 18/10/2018

Locations: Komi Republic, Russia

Credit line: © Igor Podgorny / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Environmental Consequences of Seismic Works for New Oil Exploration in Komi Republic

Lukoil began a large-scale seismic survey near the Pechora River. Forests are cut down in search of new oil deposits. Streams and swamps get polluted. Lukoil is known for a huge number of oil spill accidents. In 2017, two oil wells burned for a month in the Alabushin oil field. Now a big area near Komi villages on the opposite bank of Pechora river is planned for new oil exploration. Seismic surveys that are conducted there now have a lot of violations.
Locals say that fish and game have already disappeared in the area. People are protesting against seismic works in their homeland. They think it poses a threat to their health and lives.

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