Labour MPs tell Burnham to ignore ‘deluded’ calls for more North Sea drilling Critics debunk economic claims as research finds Rosebank development would produce estimated 250m tonnes of CO2 The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
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 · Apr 16
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 · Apr 9
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% The Guardian - UK · Apr 4
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 · Apr 3
Energy experts call for Jackdaw gas field to be approved It is understood Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has not reached a decision. Evening Standard · Apr 3
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 · Apr 1
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. Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025
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 · Aug 12, 2025
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) · Jun 23, 2025
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 · Jun 19, 2025
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 · Jun 10, 2025
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 · Jun 5, 2025
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) · Mar 4, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025 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
The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2025 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 · Feb 13, 2025 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 · Feb 10, 2025 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 · Feb 9, 2025 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
The National (Scotland) · Feb 6, 2025 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 · Feb 5, 2025 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) · Jan 30, 2025 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 · Jan 30, 2025 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 · Jan 30, 2025 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
The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2025 Legal challenge against major North Sea oil and gas fields successful A judge has upheld a legal challenge by environmental campaigners against the decision to grant consent to two new oil and gas fields in the North…