UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement
Summary
The UK government is expected to soon decide whether to approve the Jackdaw gas field project in the North Sea. While Jackdaw’s approval appears likely, a decision on the Rosebank oil field near Shetland is not expected yet.Key Facts
- Jackdaw is a gas field about 150 miles east of Aberdeen in the North Sea.
- Rosebank is the largest untapped oil field in Britain, located about 80 miles northwest of Shetland, producing oil and gas.
- The UK government delayed decisions on both fields due to political and environmental concerns.
- The Conservative government granted licenses for Jackdaw and Rosebank in 2022 and 2023, sparking legal challenges.
- A court in Edinburgh ruled prior approvals unlawful because climate impact was not properly considered.
- Environmental groups oppose new drilling over concerns about climate change and believe green energy investments are better for jobs and security.
- Industry groups support drilling to boost energy security and create jobs amid global supply uncertainties.
- Labour’s 2024 manifesto supports honoring existing licenses like Jackdaw but not issuing new ones.
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