Environment & Climate
UK ministers split over Rosebank oilfield drilling decision, Guardian reports
The Guardian reports that Chancellor John Healey backs drilling while Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is reportedly leaning towards rejecting the project.
The short version
- Chancellor John Healey backs approving drilling at the Rosebank oilfield in the North Sea.[The Guardian]
- Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh holds ultimate responsibility and is reportedly leaning towards rejection, having approved the smaller Jackdaw gasfield.[The Guardian]
- A final decision on Rosebank is expected before the end of the year.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- Chancellor John Healey supports approving drilling at the Rosebank oilfield.[The Guardian]
- Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is ultimately in charge of the Rosebank decision.[The Guardian]
- Fahnbulleh was reported to be leaning towards rejecting Rosebank after granting permission for the smaller Jackdaw gasfield.[The Guardian]
- A final decision on the Rosebank oilfield is expected before the end of the year.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- Fahnbulleh's reported leaning towards rejection comes from earlier Guardian reporting and is not independently corroborated in the available reporting.[The Guardian]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Cabinet split emerges over controversial Rosebank oilfield decisionThe Guardian - Environment