Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say
The UK government is expected to approve the Jackdaw gasfield and Rosebank oilfield projects this month despite opposition from climate activists. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is preparing to recommend the projects, which the industry claims will provide 10% of the UK's oil and gas output.
Why it matters
The decision highlights the ongoing tension between the UK's energy security goals and its climate change commitments.
Climate activists protesting against the new fields. Consultations on Jackdaw and Rosebank closed last month. Climate activists protesting against the new fields. Consultations on Jackdaw and Rosebank closed last month. Environment policy Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say Energy secretary could recommend new North Sea drilling as soon as next week, with Rosebank oilfield likely to follow
Prefer the Guardian on Google Ministers 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.
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