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Miliband opens door to North Sea drilling

The UK government has issued new guidance enabling offshore developers to seek approval to produce oil and gas from licensed North Sea fields, including Rosebank and Jackdaw.
This followed the Supreme Court's ruling last year that emissions from burning fossil fuels must be considered when granting planning permission, and the Court of Session upheld a challenge to the original approvals in January.
The guidance requires developers to conduct full environmental impact assessments including downstream emissions, while balancing economic and other factors case-by-case, with support from Energy Minister Michael Shanks and the government.
Green campaigners criticized the approvals, stating Rosebank would not lower fuel bills, mostly export oil, harm the climate, and be a 'political sleight of hand,' while industry figures called the move an important step for responsible project development.
The restart of the approval process reflects a managed transition aim for the North Sea's energy future, yet climate groups warn new fossil fuels contradict UK climate commitments and call for investment in renewables and worker support.

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