Politics · 2 hours ago
Jackdaw gasfield approved as Burnham backs North Sea drilling despite climate concerns
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Jackdaw could supply 6% of North Sea gas output, but campaigners say it won’t prevent job losses as the industry declines. Energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh and Chancellor John Healey will announce approval in Aberdeen on Wednesday, following months of debate over climate rules. Shell and Equinor operate the field, while a separate decision on the larger Rosebank project is expected later this year.
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