Trump says Burnham is 'getting it done' after Jackdaw decision
Summary
President Donald Trump praised UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for approving production at the North Sea's Jackdaw gas field, saying it will help make the UK richer. The project faced debates over environmental and economic impacts but could provide gas to heat millions of homes starting this month.Key Facts
- The UK government approved drilling at the Jackdaw gas field, located 150 miles east of Aberdeen.
- Jackdaw is operated by Adura, a partnership between Shell and Norwegian company Equinor.
- Gas from Jackdaw could start flowing by the end of June and supply gas for about 11 years.
- The gas field might meet around 1.6% of the UK's gas needs from 2026 to 2036.
- Environmental groups say the project harms efforts to fight climate change and won’t improve energy security much.
- Prime Minister Burnham said climate commitments have to be balanced with energy needs.
- Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh said Jackdaw’s gas will not lower energy bills this winter.
- President Trump called Burnham “getting it done” and encouraged further North Sea energy development.
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