Analysts say opening of LNG facility in Queensland with exports to China could affect Yamal as Pacific countries look to take on Russia in Asia.

BP 'welcomed' the interest from the state company in its holding in Russia's third largest oil producer.

Haunting beauty of massive hole as scientists examine frozen lake formed after giant blowout.

Satellites show giant hole ringed by 20 'baby craters'.

Putin hails 'pragmatism and common sense' as he launches US-Russian oil project in Kara Sea, which has Saudi-scale potential.

Eyecatching belt buckles worn by Xiongnu female invaders is found buried on the banks of the Yenesei River in modern-day Tuva Republic.

Journey 'in search of my father', as joint Russian-American expedition sets out to bring home crashed wartime Douglas C-47 from tundra.

Or is it too expensive to put the environment before the need for energy?