Environment & Climate
North Sea Jackdaw gasfield approval decision delayed, report says
A ruling on the Jackdaw development has been postponed until later this autumn, according to The Guardian.
The short version
- A decision on approving the North Sea Jackdaw gasfield has been delayed until later this autumn, making an announcement before the 8 October Holborn and St Pancras byelection unlikely.[The Guardian]
- The Green party alleged that Labour is concealing its stance ahead of the upcoming vote, while the Conservatives warned the pause slows UK energy output increases.[The Guardian]
- A separate government decision also remains pending on the Rosebank oilfield project.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- A decision on approving the Jackdaw gasfield has been postponed until later this autumn and is unlikely to happen before 8 October.[The Guardian]
- The Green party claimed Labour is concealing its position on the project ahead of the Holborn and St Pancras byelection.[The Guardian]
- Shadow energy secretary Andrew Bowie argued that delaying approval will slow efforts to raise domestic North Sea production.[The Guardian]
- A determination regarding the Rosebank oilfield project remains pending under a separate decision.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- The specific date when the Jackdaw gasfield and Rosebank oilfield decisions will be finalized remains unconfirmed.[The Guardian]
Sources
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- North Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelectionThe Guardian - Environment