The UK government has approved gas production from the Jackdaw field, which could start by the end of the month, but faces criticism from environmentalists and political opponents over climate and energy security concerns.
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01Summary
- 01Jackdaw, operated by Adura (Shell and Equinor joint venture), is 150 miles east of Aberdeen.
- 02The field is expected to provide about 6% of UK gas production, enough to power 1.4 million homes.
- 03Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh said gas could be in homes this month but would not lower energy bills this winter.
- 04The government announced a £2bn energy wealth fund from oil and gas tax revenue for renewable projects.
- 05Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch urged Prime Minister Keir Burnham to repeal the ban on new oil and gas licences, while Burnham said the Tories 'messed up' the original decision.
02Why it matters
This decision affects UK energy supply and bills, but the government acknowledges it will not reduce household costs this winter, while environmental campaigners argue it undermines climate targets.
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