How the project will work and the difference it will make

The UK government has approved the Jackdaw gas field project in the North Sea. BBC Business editor Simon Jack explains how the project will operate and its projected impact on energy supply and security.
Why it matters
North Sea oil and gas developments directly impact regional energy security, utility supplies, and national carbon transition financing debates.
What difference will the Jackdaw gas field make? Close The UK government says the approval of the Jackdaw gas field will mean heat for millions of homes, and help finance the transition to clean energy.
BBC Business editor Simon Jack explains how the project will work, and the impact it could have on energy supply and security.
Share close panel Share page Copy link About sharing Related topics Scotland Follow Scotland
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in