Donald Trump says Jackdaw gas project ‘will make UK very wealthy again’

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-21 · by Nick Lester

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Donald Trump celebrated the approval of the Jackdaw natural gas project off the coast of Aberdeen on his Truth Social platform, claiming it would boost UK wealth despite mistakenly referring to oil instead of gas. The project is expected to increase domestic gas production by 6% and contribute £2.9 billion to the economy while safeguarding hundreds of jobs. Trump urged the UK government to support a similar Rosebank oil and gas field project and criticized wind energy, calling it "costly and ridiculous." His ambassador to the UK, Warren Stephens, echoed support for developing British natural resources to enhance energy security and economic prosperity.

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On October 21, 2026, the UK government approved drilling in the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, despite previous legal challenges and opposition from environmental groups. The decision came months after a Court of Appeal ruling that green-lighted production but was delayed due to political considerations. Prime Minister Andy Burnham argued that tapping into existing energy reserves would protect hundreds of jobs and help keep homes warm during an energy crisis. He stated the project, which is operated by Adura (a joint venture between Shell and Norwegian state energy firm Equinor), would strengthen UK energy security for more than a decade.

However, this approval drew criticism from Labour backbenchers and environmentalists, with climate activists protesting in response to the decision. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump praised Burnham's decision, saying it would make the UK "a very rich country." Despite these approvals, the government remains committed to its pledge of blocking new North Sea licences for oil and gas exploration beyond Jackdaw. Environmental groups argue that this move hampers efforts to address climate change and makes no meaningful difference to energy security. Protests against the decision continued following its announcement.

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“The articles discuss different aspects and figures related to the approval of the Jackdaw gas field, but they do not describe the exact same incident or time frame.”

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Hedges 0 of 25 claims Outlet record 64/100

“While both articles discuss the Jackdaw gas field decision, they describe different aspects and sources (industry groups vs. Donald Trump's statement), indicating separate events or reactions to the same decision rather than a single specific event.”

Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain Different event

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“While both articles discuss the approval of the Jackdaw gas project, Article A focuses on the UK's energy policy and trade-offs involved in the decision, whereas Article B reports Donald Trump's comments about the economic benefits of the project.”

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Jackdaw gas field approved as Government seeks to improve energy security Different event

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⚖️ Leans strongly right Hedges 2 of 39 claims Outlet record 64/100

“While both articles discuss the approval of the Jackdaw gas field, Article B focuses on Donald Trump's comments about it rather than the actual approval event described in Article A.”

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⚖️ Leans right Hedges 2 of 14 claims Outlet record 66/100

“Article A reports on the imminent announcement by the UK government regarding the Jackdaw gas field, while Article B discusses Trump's comments after the project has been approved, indicating a different specific event or timing.”

UK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea Different event

The Guardian

⚖️ Leans right Hedges 1 of 27 claims Outlet record 66/100

“While both articles discuss the UK government's approval of the Jackdaw gasfield, Article A focuses on the decision and its implications for environmental campaigners and Labour MPs, whereas Article B reports on Donald Trump's comments regarding the project. They are not describing the same specific incident or occurrence.”

Industry groups welcome Jackdaw decision, but say Rosebank ‘equally vital’ Different event

Evening Standard

Hedges 0 of 25 claims Outlet record 64/100

“While both articles discuss the decision on the Jackdaw gas field, they do not describe the same specific incident or occurrence; one focuses on industry and environmental groups' reactions, while the other reports on Donald Trump's comments.”

Government urged to approve Rosebank oil and gas field after Jackdaw go-ahead Different event

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“Article A discusses Trump's support for the Jackdaw gas project and its potential impact on the UK government's decision regarding Rosebank, while Article B focuses specifically on the urging of the government to approve the Rosebank oil and gas field following the go-ahead for Jackdaw.”

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However, in welcoming the Jackdaw project in a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president appeared to confuse his fossil fuels and suggest it was oil which would be tapped by the scheme. Nevertheless, the go-ahead for the development will crank up pressure on the UK Government to also back the separate Rosebank oil and gas field.

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🔮 Donald Trump says Jackdaw gas project ‘will make UK very wealthy again’

2026-10-21 · Evening Standard

Donald Trump says Jackdaw gas project ‘will make UK very wealthy again’ · assertive framing

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Donald Trump says Jackdaw gas project ‘will make UK very wealthy again’ asserted

UK → say → ?

ahead → welcome → field

Mr Trump has urged ministers to “go full blast”, while also calling on them to “take down the costly and ridiculous windmills”. asserted

Trump → urge → windmills

The approval of Jackdaw is expected to increase domestic gas production by around 6% at its peak, safeguard hundreds of jobs and provide an estimated £2.9 billion economic boost. asserted

approval → expect → boost

Although environmental campaigners have strongly criticised the move, ministers argue that while UK households and businesses are still using gas, it makes more economic and environmental sense to increase domestic production rather than rely on imports shipped around the world. asserted

it → criticise → world

Gas from Jackdaw, around 150 miles east of Aberdeen, will start to supply homes and businesses from the end of the month after getting the green light. asserted

Gas → start → light

Responding to the news, Mr Trump said: “Great news for the wealth and prosperity of the United Kingdom, and the wonderful region of Aberdeen. “ asserted

Trump → respond → Aberdeen

The UK has started drilling in the North Sea, one of the greatest and most prosperous areas of OIL in the World. asserted

UK → start → World

“They should go FULL BLAST!!! asserted

They → go → ?

This will make the UK very wealthy again. asserted

UK → make → ?

His ambassador to the UK Warren Stephens said: “Energy security means taking charge of your own energy. asserted

security → say → energy

“I welcome the UK moving forward with Jackdaw and hope approval for Rosebank follows. asserted

approval → welcome → Rosebank

“Developing Britain’s own North Sea resources supports UK businesses and its people. asserted

Developing → develop → businesses

A stronger, more secure UK energy sector benefits us all.” asserted

sector → benefit → us

The US president has consistently pressed for the UK to exploit its natural resources in the North Sea, previously claiming that Britain was “a bankrupt country” and that the nation was “sitting on top of gold”. asserted

nation → press → gold

His initial dealings with Andy Burnham have been upbeat, buoyed in part by the Prime Minister saying he would “take a pragmatic approach” to new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, which Mr Trump has championed. asserted

Trump → buoy → which

The president, a vocal supporter of fossil fuels, has long railed against “windmills”. asserted

president → rail → windmills

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