The inquiry saw three ministers grilled on Russian oil prospecting activities in Antarctica, which are believed to fall within the UK’s claimed territory in the region. The Alexander Karpinsky ...

The prospect of finding oil in Antarctica was discussed at an ... having worked for the British Antarctic Survey for 14 years and completed seven Antarctic expeditions. He also worked for the ...

Russia has discovered huge oil reserves in British territory in Antarctica, according to evidence submitted to the U.K. House of Commons Environment Audit Committee (EAC). The reserves uncovered ...

The British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) new scientific support and operations facility, the Discovery Building, is now coming ...

Recently, British lawmakers have been raising ... So, here’s the scoop: a major oil discovery in Antarctica has got everyone ...

The prospect of finding oil in Antarctica will be discussed at a free event ... Professor Macdonald is an expert on polar geology, having worked for the British Antarctic Survey for 14 years and ...

A Foreign Office spokeswoman said that even if the claim were granted, Britain would not contravene the existing 1959 treaty that prohibits oil, gas and mineral exploitation in Antarctica. The ...

Icebergs as large as cities, potentially tens of kilometres wide, once roved the coasts of the UK, according to scientists.