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UK government nears approval for Jackdaw gas field

Overview

The UK government is moving toward formal approval of the Jackdaw gas field, located off the coast of Aberdeen. Operated by the Adura joint venture between Shell and Equinor, the project is expected to meet approximately 6.5% of the UK’s peak gas demand. With infrastructure reportedly 99% complete, gas could begin flowing as early as this winter. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to grant approval as soon as September 15, potentially ending years of legal delays following previous court rulings that rescinded approvals for Jackdaw and Rosebank.

While the Prime Minister has signaled a pragmatic approach—stating that oil and gas will remain part of the energy mix for decades while transitioning to clean energy—government sources suggest an expansion of the Rosebank oil field is unlikely to receive similar consent.

Opposition remains intense. Climate activists, including groups such as Fossil Free London and Friends of the Earth, have staged demonstrations, calling the decision a “staggering step backwards” that could cause the UK to exceed its carbon budget. Analysts from Wood Mackenzie have also noted that the long-term value of North Sea extraction may be limited, as an estimated 90% of the UK’s commercially viable reserves have already been extracted.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has since signaled support for the Jackdaw field, stating that domestic gas production “made sense” to meet energy needs during the transition to net zero. Davey noted that approval would depend on the project passing a “climate test,” arguing that domestic gas may have a lower carbon footprint than imports.

Entities

Jackdaw gas field · Andy Burnham · Shell · Rosebank oil field · Miatta Fahnbulleh

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Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Ed Davey signals support for North Sea drilling and targets Reform UK

    Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has signaled support for North Sea gas drilling at the Jackdaw field and positioned his party as a political “firewall” against Nigel Farage and Reform UK.

  2. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    UK government expected to approve Jackdaw gas field

    The UK government is expected to approve the Jackdaw gas field near Aberdeen, a move facing intense opposition from climate activists despite the government's stated commitment to clean energy transitions.

  3. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Jackdaw gas field set for UK government approval

    The UK government is poised to approve the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea this month to bolster energy security, despite environmental opposition and previous court rulings regarding carbon emissions.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields face UK approval review

    The UK government is reviewing drilling approvals for the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields as new analysis suggests climate-related economic damages could far outweigh the projects' projected financial benefits.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Musicians urge UK government to reject Rosebank oil field

    Over 200 musicians, including Thom Yorke and Brian Eno, are urging the UK government to block the Rosebank oil field development, citing climate risks and questioning its impact on energy security.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Rosebank and Jackdaw energy projects await UK government decision

    The UK government faces a decision on the Rosebank oil field and Jackdaw gas field following the close of public consultations. The projects promise significant investment but face environmental opposition.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Stop Climate Chaos Scotland urges rejection of North Sea oil fields

    Climate campaigners are urging the UK government to reject the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas projects, citing manifesto commitments and potential long-term health risks from carbon emissions.

  8. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    UK pushes Jackdaw and Rosebank approvals after BP North Sea exit

    AGCC urges UK ministers to fast‑track Jackdaw and Rosebank approvals after BP’s North Sea exit, citing £29 bn value, jobs, tax revenue and the need to avoid higher‑emission imports.

  9. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    UK Offshore Energy Projects Rosebank, Jackdaw and Morgan Windfarm Await Faster Consents

    UK offshore energy projects Rosebank, Jackdaw and the Morgan windfarm seek faster approvals, with billions in investment and significant job and power generation potential.

  10. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    UK government urged to approve Rosebank and Jackdaw fields amid climate criticism

    UK industry pushes approval of Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields, citing jobs and energy security, while climate groups condemn the flawed emissions assessment for the Wressle oil expansion, highlighting new

  11. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    UK's Rosebank oil field and Jackdaw gas project face political battle over energy security

    UK’s Rosebank oil field and Jackdaw gas project seek £10.8 bn investment and 10 % domestic gas supply, sparking a political clash between energy security goals and climate concerns ahead of an Aug 17 decision.

  12. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    UK Labour government faces split over North Sea Rosebank and Jackdaw projects and oil‑gas worker transition fund

    Labour’s energy policy is tested as Rachel Reeves backs Rosebank and Jackdaw licences while a £6 million fund aims to retrain 1,000 oil‑gas workers for renewable jobs, sparking criticism from Scottish Tories.

  13. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Ed Miliband urged to visit Aberdeen as Tory candidate warns oil and gas industry extinction

    Conservative Aberdeen South candidate Douglas Lumsden urges Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to visit the city, accusing the UK government of pushing the oil and gas sector toward extinction amid licence bans and a

  14. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    UK North Sea oil and gas sector faces investment shift as Labour vows drilling ban

    Labour’s pledge to ban new North Sea drilling, backed by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, prompts industry warnings that without supportive policies the sector may lose investment abroad, face a skills shortage, ​

  15. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    UK Parliament blocks new North Sea oil and gas licences

    UK MPs reject a bid to licence new North Sea oil and gas fields, amid controversy over relaxed Russian oil sanctions.

  16. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    UK government enacts permanent ban on new North Sea oil and gas licences

    UK passes the Energy Independence Bill, permanently ending new North Sea oil and gas licences to boost clean‑energy goals.

  17. 5 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    UK Labour Government bans new North Sea oil and gas licences

    UK Labour’s Energy Independence Bill bans new North Sea oil licences, sparking Conservative backlash over jobs and energy security.

  18. 5 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Scottish Green co‑leader Gillian Mackay condemns rivals over North Sea drilling push

    Scottish Green co‑leader Gillian Mackay denounces rivals’ support for North Sea drilling, citing BP’s £2.4bn profit and demanding a tighter windfall tax.

Sources

aberdeenbusinessnews.co.uk · aluminiumleader.com · bmmagazine.co.uk · brightonandhovenews.org · ca.sports.yahoo.com · carfree.org.uk · climatechangedispatch.com · conservativepost.co.uk · dailymail · dailysceptic.org · djmag.es · drillordrop.com · elperiodicodelaenergia.com · entrevue.fr · europesays.com · eveningstandard.co.uk · foreignpolicyjournal · gbnews.com · gourmet.ca · happymag.tv · hotpress.com · independent.co.uk · internewscast.com · japantimes.co.jp · libdems.org.uk · londonlovesbusiness.com · madeformums.com · manchesterfoe.org.uk · marketnewsng.com · monkshighschool.com · nea.gov.cn · newcivilengineer.com · newquayvoice.co.uk · news.stv.tv · newsimg.bbc.co.uk · no2nuclearpower.org.uk · oedigital.com · oilprice.com · rocketnews.com · scottishbusinessnews.net · scottishdailyexpress.co.uk · Standard.co.uk · standard.co.uk · theguardian.com · upday.com · vaultnews.com · wakefield.com · wonderfulmalaysia.com

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