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NORWAY’S NO.1 OFFSHORE MAGAZINE EDITION 1/2009 WWW.PETRO.NO WWW.OILINFO.NO<br />
The<br />
Northern<br />
conundrum<br />
The quest for oil and gas<br />
riches in Norwegian waters<br />
above the Arctic Circle<br />
is intensifying.<br />
Supporters and opposers<br />
are all waiting<br />
for the hammer to fall<br />
Pages 58 - 90<br />
In subsea separation<br />
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