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Controversial Jackdaw gas field expected to be approved by government
The project would supply about 6.5% of UK Continental Shelf gas and heat more than 1.4 million homes, supporters said.
- On Wednesday, the UK Government is expected to formally approve the Jackdaw gas field, located 241.4km east of Aberdeen, which could heat more than 1.4 million homes.
- Last year, the Court of Session in Edinburgh voided the original permits, ruling that the Conservative government unlawfully failed to assess the climate impact of burning the extracted gas.
- Labour officials argue approval does not violate manifesto pledges against new drilling, as the project obtained licenses years ago; however, Uplift director Tessa Khan said the development would "do nothing to cut our energy bills."
- Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh said a decision on Rosebank will take "a bit longer," while Offshore Energies UK CEO David Whitehouse urged the government to approve a "bigger pipeline of projects."
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham has advocated for a "pragmatic approach" to North Sea resources, and the Scottish Government is expected to welcome the decision to safeguard energy security and jobs.
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