Jackdaw gasfield would create only 27 full-time jobs, green campaigners say
Environmental campaigners are criticizing the proposed Jackdaw gasfield project, citing industry documents that suggest it will create only 27 direct full-time jobs. The debate centers on whether the economic benefits of new North Sea drilling justify the environmental impact.
Why it matters
This highlights the tension between energy security, economic job creation claims, and climate change commitments in UK politics.
Activists from Fossil Free London call on Andy Burnham not to give the green light to Jackdaw and Rosebank. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Activists from Fossil Free London call on Andy Burnham not to give the green light to Jackdaw and Rosebank. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Oil and gas companies Jackdaw gasfield would create only 27 full-time jobs, green campaigners say Anti fossil-fuel groups are urging Andy Burnham to rule out new drilling, which they say will not shave a penny off bills
Prefer the Guardian on Google More people can fit on to the top deck of a standard London bus than will be directly employed on the new Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea, industry documents show.
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