Attention moves to Rosebank as Andy Burnham defends Jackdaw approval Gas from the Jackdaw field will start flowing within weeks. The Independent UK · Oct 21
Burnham finally approves Jackdaw drilling – but energy secretary ‘set to reject Rosebank oilfield’ A ruling on Rosebank - which would emit around seven times the carbon of Jackdaw and would produce oil that would mainly be exported - is expected later this year The Independent UK · Oct 21
UN warns El Nino could be strongest on record as it urges world to prepare The UN's aid chief says the humanitarian system cannot cope alone, as $50 million is released for 11 frontline countries including Chad and Somalia. Euronews · Oct 21
Jackdaw gas field approved as Government seeks to improve energy security Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the decision would ‘protect hundreds of jobs and help keep millions of homes warm this winter’. Evening Standard · Oct 21
Jackdaw approval: what a new North Sea gasfield means for UK energy security, bills and tax The UK government has just approved the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea, clearing the way for production to begin as early as this winter. The Conversation · Oct 21
The Jackdaw gas field and what it means for the climate crisis and your bills Andy Burnham insists the decision will ‘protect hundreds of jobs and keep millions of homes warm’, but the move has proved controversial with environmentalists The Independent UK · Oct 21
Politics latest: Trump hails Burnham’s decision to approve Jackdaw gas drilling in North Sea Miatta Fahnbulleh promises greater energy security but tells Britons not to expect lower bills this winter The Independent UK · Oct 21
Jackdaw gas field approval triggers backlash from environmentalists Andy Burnham said the scheme will protect hundreds of jobs and help keep British homes warm this winter. Evening Standard · Oct 21
Heat pumps and insulation would cut UK living costs more than new oilfields, study suggests Warm homes plan would create 50,000 jobs, compared with about 1,100 for Rosebank oilfield, thinktank finds The Guardian - UK · Oct 18
Fury as BBC debate panel in Aberdeen 'stacked' in favour of fossil fuel lobby THE BBC has been blasted after unveiling a debate panel “stacked” in favour of the fossil fuel industry. The National (Scotland) · Oct 14
Jackdaw and Rosebank developer's '£11bn economic hit' claims rubbished A LEADING charity has rubbished a new report which claims that rejecting Rosebank and Jackdaw could cost the UK economy £10.8 billion. The National (Scotland) · Oct 13
Rejecting Rosebank and Jackdaw could cost UK economy £10.8bn, study warns Adura, the company behind both projects, commissioned research on their impact for the UK. Evening Standard · Oct 13
Climate activists stage huge protest over 'outrageous' reports of Jackdaw approval Climate activists have staged a major demonstration over 'outrageous' reports that the Jackdaw gas field off the coast of Aberdeen will be… The National (Scotland) · Sep 5
Jackdaw gas field in North Sea set to be approved, reports suggest Another report suggested the Rosebank oil field could also be given the green light in the coming month. Evening Standard · Sep 4
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25 Climate damage would obliterate any economic benefits of new North Sea fields, analysis shows Exclusive: Economic harm of CO2 pollution from Rosebank and Jackdaw forecast to far outweigh any boost to UK
The National (Scotland) · Aug 18 Green industrialist Dale Vince backs new North Sea drilling in surprise U-turn GREEN energy tycoon Dale Vince has backed the approval of the controversial Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields ...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 17 'Giant climate warning' to Andy Burnham appears on ashes of major wildfire A “GIANT climate warning” to Andy Burnham has been painted onto a mountainside scorched by wildfires, as a decision on new oil and gas in the…
Evening Standard · Aug 17 Rosebank consultation closes in ‘major step’ ahead of UK Government decision Developers Adura argue the development would have ‘real economic benefits’ but environmentalists fear the impact of extracting more fossil fuels.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25 New North Sea oil drilling faces delay after gear accidentally dropped in sea Exclusive: Blunder at Rosebank, UK’s biggest undeveloped oilfield, comes as government considers granting licence
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17 Tories silent as key North Sea jobs claim undermined by oil and gas giant THE Tories have remained silent after a key claim they made about the Jackdaw gas field was undermined by its owners ...
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17 Jackdaw gasfield would create only 27 direct full-time jobs, documents show Campaigners say field will bring minimal benefit for UK economy, as industry lobbies Burnham for go-ahead
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Energy boss calls for ‘timely consent’ for Rosebank and Jackdaw projects Adura chief executive Neil McCulloch spoke out as a consultation into developing Rosebank got underway.
Evening Standard · Jul 9 Don’t stop at Jackdaw approval, maximise what North Sea offers – Bowie The shadow Scottish secretary said the UK should ‘get everything’ it can from its fossil fuel reserves.
Evening Standard · Jul 8 Jackdaw ‘will not materially influence’ emissions, says owner The document was published as a consultation into the proposed North Sea oil field was launched.
Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025 Shell, Equinor Form JV To Lead UK North Sea Oil Production Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) has finalized a deal with Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) to merge their U.K. offshore oil and gas operations into a new company called Adura.