Cabinet split emerges over controversial Rosebank oilfield decision
A political disagreement has surfaced within the UK cabinet regarding the approval of the Rosebank oilfield project. While the Chancellor supports the project for its economic potential, the Energy Secretary is leaning toward rejection due to environmental concerns.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights the tension between the UK's economic goals and its commitment to net-zero environmental targets.
The chancellor John Healey, and the energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, visit a gas plant in Aberdeen on 21 October. Photograph: Kirsty O’Connor/Treasury The chancellor John Healey, and the energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, visit a gas plant in Aberdeen on 21 October. Photograph: Kirsty O’Connor/Treasury Oil Cabinet split emerges over controversial Rosebank oilfield decision Chancellor is in favour of North Sea project, but energy secretary has said she is leaning towards rejecting it
Prefer the Guardian on Google A cabinet split has emerged over whether to approve drilling at the Rosebank oilfield, with the chancellor, John Healey , in favour of the controversial North Sea project.
The energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, is ultimately in charge of the decision, and the Guardian reported last week that she was leaning towards rejecting it after granting permission for the smaller Jackdaw gasfield.
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