Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is set to recommend approval for the Jackdaw gasfield off Aberdeen as early as next week, with formal consent expected within a week. The decision comes amid a broader push to greenlight the Rosebank oilfield later in the year, a move that has sparked debate over environmental and political implications. Government sources say ministers are prepared to greenlight both projects, signalling a significant shift in the UK’s North Sea energy strategy. The timing of these approvals will be closely watched by industry stakeholders and environmental groups alike.
Energy secretary could recommend new North Sea drilling as soon as next week, with Rosebank oilfield likely to followUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesMinisters are poised to approve a controversial new gasfield in the North Sea later this month, according to government sources, and are also likely to approve a major oilfield later this year.Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, will give her recommendation to approve the Jackdaw field off the coast of Aberdeen as soon as next week, according to people close to the decision, with the formal approval following as soon as a week after. Continue reading...
