“Controversial Jackdaw gas field expected to be approved”
“The controversial Jackdaw gas field is expected to receive approval from energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh on Wednesday.”
UK approves Jackdaw gas field; Rosebank decision delayed.
Sky News, The Guardian, Reuters, The National, BBC and 4 more
Key points
From 3 outlets- UK government approves drilling at Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW
- Rosebank oil field decision is expected to take longer than Jackdaw. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
- Jackdaw approval follows years of back-and-forth and environmental review. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
- Debate centers on energy security, emissions, and economic impact on Aberdeen. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
- Labour government inherited licences and faces balancing climate pledges with energy needs. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
- Decision comes despite environmental concerns and Labour MPs' objections. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- Gas production expected to begin this winter, boosting energy security. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- The project is led by Shell (Jackdaw) and Equinor (Rosebank) with licenses. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- Campaigners say the benefits are small and environmental impact high. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- Gas could flow to households by end of the month, boosting domestic supply. SourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW
- Project expected to increase production by 6% and run for 11 years. SourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW
- Energy Wealth Fund of £2 billion announced to fund cleaner energy transition. SourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW
Quotes
“Jackdaw will provide around just 2% of our gas demand for roughly 10 years. It has been oversold and won’t stop the overall decline in North Sea jobs, as it will be largely unmanned and operated remotely.”
Tessa Khan, executive director of the anti-oil campaign group UpliftSourceThe Guardian05:56 UTCSourceThe Guardian05:56 UTC “Labour’s climate credibility is on the line. No new oil and gasfields are compatible with safe climate limits.”
Tessa Khan, executive director of the anti-oil campaign group UpliftSourceThe Guardian05:56 UTCSourceThe Guardian05:56 UTC
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCSourceSky NewsUnited KingdomOwner: Sky GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Sky News
“UK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea”
“Decision was widely expected after lobbying by Shell but will dismay environmental campaigners”
Key points from The Guardian
- UK government approves the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea.
- Decision comes despite environmental concerns and Labour MPs' objections.
- Gas production expected to begin this winter, boosting energy security.
- The project is led by Shell (Jackdaw) and Equinor (Rosebank) with licenses.
- Campaigners say the benefits are small and environmental impact high.
“UK approves long-awaited Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea”
“Britain on Wednesday approved the Jackdaw North Sea gasfield , ending years of legal and political wrangling that had pitted the Labour government’s climate commitments against its push to bolster energy security.”
Key points from The National
- Britain approves Jackdaw North Sea gasfield after years of wrangling.
- Energy minister Fahnbulleh says first gas could reach homes by month end.
- Energy Wealth Fund to start with £2 billion downpayment from oil and gas revenues.
- Jackdaw peak output: up to 40,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
- Field expected to boost domestic gas production by about 6% at peak and support jobs.
“Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain”
“Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.”
Key points from BBC
- UK government approves drilling at Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.
- Rosebank oil field decision is expected to take longer than Jackdaw.
- Jackdaw approval follows years of back-and-forth and environmental review.
- Debate centers on energy security, emissions, and economic impact on Aberdeen.
- Labour government inherited licences and faces balancing climate pledges with energy needs.
“UK approves Jackdaw gas field after years in limbo”
“Drilling is set to begin in the controversial North Sea plot as the government seeks to tackle high energy costs. Environmental groups have criticized the move and called for more clean energy.”
Key points from DW
- UK government approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.
- Approval follows years of legal and political hurdles blocking the project.
- Gas could flow to households by end of the month, boosting domestic supply.
- Project expected to increase production by 6% and run for 11 years.
- Energy Wealth Fund of £2 billion announced to fund cleaner energy transition.
“UK approves development of Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea”
“The decision has drawn sharp criticism from left-wing politicians and environmentalists.”
“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’.”
Key points from The Independent
- UK government approves Jackdaw gas field to improve domestic energy security.
- Production expected to peak at about 6% increase in domestic gas.
- Approval includes creating 27 new jobs and safeguarding 273 existing posts.
- Energy wealth fund to reinvest North Sea tax revenues into renewables.
- Gas to start flowing within weeks, with emphasis on domestic use.
“Jackdaw Gas Field Gets UK Approval After Years of Debate”
“President Trump praised the UK’s decision to approve the highly controversial Jackdaw gas field. Jess Shankleman explains why Britain is once again turning to the North Sea. (Source: Bloomberg)”
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCSourceSky NewsUnited KingdomOwner: Sky GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Sky News“Controversial Jackdaw gas field expected to be approved”
“The controversial Jackdaw gas field is expected to receive approval from energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh on Wednesday.”
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“UK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea”
“Decision was widely expected after lobbying by Shell but will dismay environmental campaigners”
Key points from The Guardian
- UK government approves the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea.
- Decision comes despite environmental concerns and Labour MPs' objections.
- Gas production expected to begin this winter, boosting energy security.
- The project is led by Shell (Jackdaw) and Equinor (Rosebank) with licenses.
- Campaigners say the benefits are small and environmental impact high.
SourceReutersUnited KingdomOwner: Thomson ReutersLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters“UK approves long-delayed Jackdaw gas field”
SourceThe NationalUnited Arab EmiratesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The National“UK approves long-awaited Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea”
“Britain on Wednesday approved the Jackdaw North Sea gasfield , ending years of legal and political wrangling that had pitted the Labour government’s climate commitments against its push to bolster energy security.”
Key points from The National
- Britain approves Jackdaw North Sea gasfield after years of wrangling.
- Energy minister Fahnbulleh says first gas could reach homes by month end.
- Energy Wealth Fund to start with £2 billion downpayment from oil and gas revenues.
- Jackdaw peak output: up to 40,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
- Field expected to boost domestic gas production by about 6% at peak and support jobs.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC“Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain”
“Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.”
Key points from BBC
- UK government approves drilling at Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.
- Rosebank oil field decision is expected to take longer than Jackdaw.
- Jackdaw approval follows years of back-and-forth and environmental review.
- Debate centers on energy security, emissions, and economic impact on Aberdeen.
- Labour government inherited licences and faces balancing climate pledges with energy needs.
SourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW“UK approves Jackdaw gas field after years in limbo”
“Drilling is set to begin in the controversial North Sea plot as the government seeks to tackle high energy costs. Environmental groups have criticized the move and called for more clean energy.”
Key points from DW
- UK government approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.
- Approval follows years of legal and political hurdles blocking the project.
- Gas could flow to households by end of the month, boosting domestic supply.
- Project expected to increase production by 6% and run for 11 years.
- Energy Wealth Fund of £2 billion announced to fund cleaner energy transition.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“UK approves development of Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea”
“The decision has drawn sharp criticism from left-wing politicians and environmentalists.”
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“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’.”
Key points from The Independent
- UK government approves Jackdaw gas field to improve domestic energy security.
- Production expected to peak at about 6% increase in domestic gas.
- Approval includes creating 27 new jobs and safeguarding 273 existing posts.
- Energy wealth fund to reinvest North Sea tax revenues into renewables.
- Gas to start flowing within weeks, with emphasis on domestic use.
SourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg“Jackdaw Gas Field Gets UK Approval After Years of Debate”
“President Trump praised the UK’s decision to approve the highly controversial Jackdaw gas field. Jess Shankleman explains why Britain is once again turning to the North Sea. (Source: Bloomberg)”
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