UK energy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield
Officials say Miatta Fahnbulleh is minded to refuse approval for the major North Sea development.
At a glance
- Energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is minded to refuse approval for Rosebank, one of the biggest oilfields in the North Sea
- The rejection would be a blow to the North Sea energy industry but a win for climate campaigners
- Fahnbulleh recently approved the smaller Jackdaw gasfield, drawing protests from environmental groups
The UK energy secretary is leaning towards rejecting approval for the Rosebank oilfield, according to officials cited by the Guardian. The decision would represent a significant setback for the North Sea energy industry but a major victory for climate campaigners.
This comes after Fahnbulleh approved the smaller Jackdaw gasfield on Wednesday, a decision that prompted protests from some environmental groups.
Why it matters
The decision signals a potential shift in UK energy policy and reflects ongoing tensions between energy security and climate commitments.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldEnergy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield
- The Guardian — BusinessEnergy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield
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