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Why drilling in the North Sea won’t bring down UK energy prices

Trump, Farage, the Tories and the right-wing press are all calling for it, but here's why experts say extracting oil and gas from the North Sea can't bring down UK energy prices

The Independent UK

Tony Blair calls for more North Sea drilling to protect UK from economic shocks exposed by Iran war

Former prime minister’s think tank says Labour should back Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields

The Independent UK

New North Sea drilling would barely reduce UK gas imports at all, data shows

Exclusive: research finds Jackdaw field would provide only about 2% of current demand, and Rosebank only 1%

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Ministers deny decision has been taken over North Sea gas field project amid spiralling prices

The government insisted no decision has been taken on the project, despite oil prices having soared in response to Iran’s stranglehold on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Energy experts call for Jackdaw gas field to be approved

It is understood Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has not reached a decision.

Evening Standard

Why climate activists were covered in treacle outside the US embassy

Climate activists from Fossil Free London staged a protest outside the US embassy in London, dousing themselves in treacle to symbolise oil. The demonstration aimed to highlight soaring energy costs and oil company profits, specifically targeting the undeveloped Rosebank oil and gas field in the North Sea. Protesters linked the…

The Independent UK

SNP’s Flynn challenged to oppose Rosebank in ‘solidarity’ with Palestine

The SNP’s Westminster leader has been told an Israeli fuel conglomerate could be in line to benefit if the oil field is developed.

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Paloma Faith, Lola Young and The Cure urge Starmer to block Rosebank development

The letter urges the Government to follow the science and states ‘any new application to exploit Rosebank’s reserves must be refused’.

Evening Standard

Ex-Labour frontbencher calls for Rosebank rejection over Israel links

A SUSPENDED Labour MP has called on the UK Government to reject the controversial Rosebank oil field, citing concerns profits from the project could…

The National (Scotland)

New environmental guidance published for halted North Sea oil and gas projects

Emissions created when fossil fuels are burned will now be taken into account in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling.

Evening Standard

Rosebank oilfield: why more UK oil means more global emissions

The UK government will soon face a momentous decision over whether to approve production in the Rosebank oilfield off the coast of Shetland.

The Conversation

Greenpeace condemns Equinor-funded computer game aimed at UK schoolchildren

School children in the UK have been playing EnergyTown which is funded by the Norwegian oil major.

Evening Standard

Oil giant behind Rosebank faces investigation over Palestine human rights concerns

One of the fossil fuel giants behind the controversial Rosebank development is being investigated over human rights concerns in Palestine...

The National (Scotland)

Fossil fuel industry accused of seeking special treatment over oilfield emissions

Lobbyists argued it was unfair for their industry to be treated the same as others as end product – oil and gas – inevitably produced emissions

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Warning as Rosebank approval could pave the way for a dozen new oil projects

Campaigners have warned the UK Government against allowing two controversial oil and gas projects to proceed as it could pave the way for a dozen…

The Guardian - UK

Thirteen more oil and gas licences could be cancelled after Rosebank court ruling

Exclusive: Future of further projects uncertain after Rosebank and Jackdaw licences were found to have been unlawfully granted

Evening Standard

Thousands of North Sea jobs at risk because of Government’s zealotry, Tories say

Shadow environment minister Andrew Bowie pressed the Government on its plans for Rosebank and Jackdaw.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer urged to resist pressure to permit Rosebank North Sea oilfield

Leading climate group warns of damage to green agenda if giant project goes ahead

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John Swinney answers SNP MSP's call to support 'unlawful' North Sea oil field

FIRST Minister John Swinney has declined to either support or oppose the development of the controversial Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in…

The Guardian - UK

Norwegian firm lobbying to open Rosebank oilfield halves green investments

State-owned Equinor becomes latest fossil fuel firm to backtrack on clean energy pledges with move to halve budget to $5bn

The National (Scotland)

North Sea firms to go ahead with Rosebank despite 'unlawful' court ruling

NORTH Sea operators are to press ahead with the development of two major oil and gas fields despite the project being ruled as “unlawful” in a…

International Business Times

Scottish Court Rules Against Two New North Sea Oil And Gas Fields

A Scottish court on Thursday ruled against the development of two oil and gas fields in the North Sea in a "historic win" for two environmental groups.

The Guardian - UK

Rosebank oilfield go-ahead decision ruled unlawful by Edinburgh court

Court says UK government green light for Rosebank and Jackdaw permits does not take into account CO2 emissions

Evening Standard

Judge upholds legal challenge against new North Sea oil and gas fields

The decision to grant consent to the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields will now be reconsidered, taking into account downstream emissions.

The Independent UK

Plans to drill UK’s largest untapped oilfield thwarted in court

The Conservative-led government approved Shell’s proposals to develop the Jackdaw field in 2022

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