UK approves Jackdaw North Sea gasfield despite climate objections
Briefing by News4U · First published
Labour government ends delay and clears Jackdaw gasfield east of Aberdeen, citing energy prices and jobs; Greens call it climate vandalism.
The UK government has approved the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea east of Aberdeen, ending a months-long process stalled by climate concerns and allowing operations to begin within weeks. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh and Andy Burnham defended the move as pragmatic, saying it will protect hundreds of jobs and help keep homes warm this winter while the UK still needs oil and gas on its path to net zero by 2050. [2]
Green Party leader Zack Polanski condemned the decision as “climate vandalism” and a “victory for Shell over the people,” noting the project will create only 27 jobs and will not lower energy bills. [2] [3]
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