There is gas under the tundra

The Yamal Peninsula in the Russian Arctic holds one of the largest gas fields in the world. The recent development of gigantic industrial plants in this hostile environment illustrates mankind’s ever growing appetite for energy. The naked tundra, which was once traversed by herds of reindeer and their herders, the Nenets, is now filled with pipes and flares. Tankers and ice-breakers navigate along the coast illuminating the night. The government’s political speeches claim to have responsible approach to development. However the reality of the infrastructures needed to sustain a civilized way of life is quite different, as shown in my work. I strive to illustrate the various issues and controversies…