Rosebank and Jackdaw: UK government approves drilling in the Jackdaw gas field
Summary
Equinor warned that the UK risks being 'uninvestable' if new oil and gas fields at Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved, BBC News reported, while Andy Burnham noted that a 'pragmatic' approach towards North Sea oil and gas would be adopted, according to The Independent. In October the Tories urged Andy Burnham to stop 'dithering' and approve both, research commissioned by Adura, the company behind both projects, warned that rejecting them could cost the UK economy £10.8 billion, and ten unions called on Andy Burnham to reject drilling at Rosebank, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported. On Wednesday 21 October the government approved drilling in the Jackdaw gas field, and Andy Burnham defended the approval as attention moves to Rosebank, which industry groups say is 'equally vital', the two outlets reported, while climate campaigners condemned the 'maddening' decision, according to The Guardian. The Independent reported that the energy secretary is 'set to reject Rosebank oilfield', a ruling being expected later this year, and The Guardian that the energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, is leaning towards rejecting it. On Thursday 22 October the Evening Standard and The Independent reported that the government was urged to approve Rosebank, Kemi Badenoch calling for Labour to repeal its ban on all new oil and gas licences and an Aberdeen MP urging the Energy Secretary to approve the field, and The Scotsman that Labour was urged to approve Rosebank 'by Christmas'.
Latest: The government was urged to approve the Rosebank oil and gas field after the Jackdaw go-ahead, Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch calling for Labour to repeal its ban on all new oil and gas licences and an Aberdeen MP urging the Energy Secretary to approve it as reports suggest it could be rejected, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported, while The Scotsman reported that Labour was urged to approve Rosebank 'by Christmas' amid speculation the project could be blocked.
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How it unfolded
Thursday 22 October
The government was urged to approve the Rosebank oil and gas field after the Jackdaw go-ahead, Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch calling for Labour to repeal its ban on all new oil and gas licences and an Aberdeen MP urging the Energy Secretary to approve it as reports suggest it could be rejected, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported, while The Scotsman reported that Labour was urged to approve Rosebank 'by Christmas' amid speculation the project could be blocked.
- 08:04The ScotsmanLabour urged to approve Rosebank 'by Christmas' amid speculation oil project could be blocked
- 07:10The IndependentAberdeen MP urges Energy Secretary to approve Rosebank oil field
- 05:31Evening StandardAberdeen MP urges Energy Secretary to approve Rosebank oil field
- 02:10The IndependentGovernment urged to approve Rosebank oil and gas field after Jackdaw go-ahead
- 02:02Evening StandardGovernment urged to approve Rosebank oil and gas field after Jackdaw go-ahead
Wednesday 21 October
The government approved drilling in the Jackdaw gas field, Andy Burnham saying it will protect hundreds of jobs and help keep homes warm this winter as the approval triggered a backlash from environmentalists, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported, while The Independent reported that the energy secretary was 'set to reject Rosebank oilfield', which industry groups said is 'equally vital', The Guardian that Miatta Fahnbulleh was leaning towards rejecting it, and BBC News that Badenoch urged the Prime Minister to overturn the ban on new oil and gas licences.
- 14:42The IndependentAttention moves to Rosebank as Andy Burnham defends Jackdaw approval
- 14:42Evening StandardAttention moves to Rosebank as Andy Burnham defends Jackdaw approval
- 12:28The IndependentBurnham finally approves Jackdaw drilling – but energy secretary ‘set to reject Rosebank oilfield’
- 11:36BBC NewsBurnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences
- 10:28The IndependentRing-fence energy fund for north-east of Scotland, says Swinney
- 10:28Evening StandardRing-fence energy fund for north-east of Scotland, says Swinney
- 08:31The GuardianEnergy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield
- 07:27The IndependentJackdaw gas field approved as Government seeks to improve energy security
- 07:27Evening StandardJackdaw gas field approved as Government seeks to improve energy security
- 06:55Evening StandardProtesters gather by Parliament over decision to approve Jackdaw gas field
- 05:45The Conversation UKJackdaw approval: what a new North Sea gasfield means for UK energy security, bills and tax
- 04:54The IndependentJackdaw announcement must provide certainty to north east, says Swinney
- 04:54Evening StandardJackdaw announcement must provide certainty to north east, says Swinney
- 04:23The GuardianClimate campaigners condemn ‘maddening’ decision to approve Jackdaw gasfield
- 04:22The IndependentThe Jackdaw gas field and what it means for the climate crisis and your bills
- 03:32Evening StandardJackdaw gas field approval triggers backlash from environmentalists
- 03:24The IndependentJackdaw gas field approval triggers backlash from environmentalists
- 03:06BBC NewsChris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain
- 02:41The IndependentIndustry groups welcome Jackdaw decision, but say Rosebank ‘equally vital’
- 02:41Evening StandardIndustry groups welcome Jackdaw decision, but say Rosebank ‘equally vital’
- 02:39The IndependentJackdaw gas field drilling approved by UK government
- 02:32The ScotsmanJackdaw gas field approval cannot be distraction from wider crisis facing Aberdeen and the North Sea
- 02:16The ScotsmanJackdaw gas field approved by UK government to 'begin gas supply this winter'
- 01:59The IndependentGovernment approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field
- 01:59Evening StandardGovernment approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field
- 01:56The GuardianUK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea
Tuesday 20 October
The Independent reported that the Jackdaw gas field was expected to be approved by ministers, who were expected to announce their long-awaited decision on Wednesday, The Scotsman that the North Sea project, 150 miles east of Aberdeen, could be connected to the UK network within months, and BBC News that the decision about the controversial field was expected on Wednesday morning.
- 19:10The IndependentGovernment’s long-awaited decision on Jackdaw gas field to be announced
- 19:01Evening StandardGovernment’s long-awaited decision on Jackdaw gas field to be announced
- 17:20Financial TimesUK to approve development of Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea
- 14:58The GuardianWhat does the approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?
- 13:51The IndependentJackdaw gas field expected to be approved by ministers following months of speculation
- 13:33BBC NewsUK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement
- 13:23The ScotsmanJackdaw gas field set to be approved by UK Labour government
Wednesday 14 October
- 19:01The IndependentTen unions call on Burnham to reject drilling at Rosebank oil field
- 19:01Evening StandardTen unions call on Burnham to reject drilling at Rosebank oil field
Tuesday 13 October
Rejecting Rosebank and Jackdaw could cost the UK economy £10.8 billion, according to research commissioned by Adura, the company behind both projects, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.
- 10:23The ScotsmanFailure to approve Rosebank and Jackdaw 'could cost UK economy £10.8 billion'
- 10:07The IndependentUK's Burnham weighs approval for oil and gas drilling in the North Sea
- 07:21The IndependentRejecting Rosebank and Jackdaw could cost UK economy £10.8bn, study warns
- 05:10The IndependentRejecting Rosebank and Jackdaw could cost UK economy £10.8 billion, report warns
- 04:50Evening StandardRejecting Rosebank and Jackdaw could cost UK economy £10.8 billion, report warns
Sunday 11 October
The Tories urged Andy Burnham to stop 'dithering' and approve Jackdaw and Rosebank, accusing Labour of delaying its decision on Jackdaw out of fear of losing to the Greens in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.
- 17:00The IndependentTories urge Burnham to stop ‘dithering’ and approve Jackdaw and Rosebank
- 17:00Evening StandardTories urge Burnham to stop ‘dithering’ and approve Jackdaw and Rosebank
Wednesday 7 October
Equinor warned it may shun further UK investment if the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields are not approved, and Andy Burnham noted that a 'pragmatic' approach towards North Sea oil and gas would be adopted.
Tuesday 6 October