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“Jackdaw gas field approval will strengthen UK energy security, Burnham says The decision drew criticism from some Labour backbenchers and environmentalists, while Conservatives called on the Government to also approve the Rosebank oil field, west of Shetland…”

“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.”

“Jackdaw gas field approved as Government seeks to improve energy security Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh approved the scheme and is now under pressure to back the separate Rosebank oil and gas field as a further sign of commitment to…”

“Meanwhile, The Times reported that the Budget calculations will assume the Rosebank oil field will be approved and will generate major tax revenues.”

“Mr Swinney has previously said any new oil and gas field should pass a “climate compatibility test”, rather than stating his support or opposition.”

“In a letter to Ms Fahnbulleh, Aberdeen South MP Douglas Lumsden said: “I am deeply concerned by reports that you are considering rejecting the Rosebank oilfield.”

“Government urged to approve Rosebank oil and gas field after Jackdaw go-ahead The Government has been urged to approve the Rosebank oil and gas field after Jackdaw was given the go-ahead on Wednesday.”

““Jackdaw is 99.9% complete and, with approval now secured, gas from this field will be flowing into homes up and down the country within weeks.”

“As well as calling for the introduction of the planned new Oil and Gas Revenue Levy – which will replace the EPL – to be brought forward from 2030 to 2027, Mr Whitehouse stressed the importance of “timely” decisions on both the Rosebank and Jackdaw…”

“The Guardian also reports that Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is also likely to approve the Rosebank oil field in the coming months.”