Rosneft breaks seismic ice in Arctic

Russian state-owned Rosneft has kicked off extensive seismic survey work a year ahead of schedule on a pair of Kara Sea blocks under its exploration pact with US giant ExxonMobil.

Making headway: Russian seismic vessel Geolog Dmitry Nalivkin
Making headway: Russian seismic vessel Geolog Dmitry Nalivkin
Published 22 August 2012, 14:26Updated 22 August 2012, 14:34