Energy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield
UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is signaling a potential rejection of the Rosebank oilfield project. She distinguishes this decision from the approval of the Jackdaw gasfield, citing concerns over export-focused oil versus domestic gas needs.
Why it matters
This decision represents a significant test of the UK government's commitment to climate goals versus industrial energy security.
Miatta Fahnbulleh with Douglas Alexander (left), the Scotland secretary, and John Healey, the chancellor, on a visit to a Shell gas terminal in Peterhead on Wednesday. Photograph: Paul Reid/PA Miatta Fahnbulleh with Douglas Alexander (left), the Scotland secretary, and John Healey, the chancellor, on a visit to a Shell gas terminal in Peterhead on Wednesday. Photograph: Paul Reid/PA Oil Energy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield Exclusive: Officials say Miatta Fahnbulleh minded not to give approval in victory for climate campaigners
Prefer the Guardian on Google Miatta Fahnbulleh is leaning towards rejecting the giant Rosebank oilfield, the Guardian understands, in what would be a blow for the North Sea energy industry and a major victory for climate campaigners.
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