Technical issues, not permafrost, to blame for Arctic fuel spill, says Russian environment watchdog
Norilsk Nickel had previously suggested that a tank collapse might have been caused by permafrost thaw.
November 11, 2020
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MOSCOW — A major fuel spill in the Russian Arctic this year was caused by violations during the construction and operation of a reservoir, not thawing of the permafrost, a preliminary investigation showed on Tuesday.
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