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“The oil field, which lies off the coast of Shetland, presents an opportunity to keep workers in their jobs for longer, rather than chucking them on the scrap heap in the name of Net Zero.”

“A decision is yet to be taken on whether production can begin at Rosebank, the UK's largest known untapped oil field, which is located off the coast of Shetland in the North Atlantic.”

“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…”

“The energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, insisted that she alone would make a decision on whether to approve the Rosebank oilfield – a decision sources say she is minded to block.”

“Campaigners launched legal challenges after Jackdaw was approved in 2022 and when the Rosebank oil field off Shetland was given the green light in 2023.”

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

“But yesterday’s Budget made no mention of the Rosebank oil field, which would deliver jobs and economic growth.”

“While the Government has approved the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has yet to rule on the larger oil project west of the Shetlands The Conservatives called for measures including the approval of Rosebank, the end of…”

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

“The giant Rosebank oilfield can be approved without breaching the UK’s emission targets, according to government insiders, in a boost to those in the cabinet who are pushing for it to be given the go-ahead.”

“Whether approval for the larger, far more important Rosebank oil field goes ahead remains a moot point.”

“- Published When we landed by helicopter at Rosebank, this oil field was at the centre of a political storm - and set to be in the path of a real one.”

“Last week, the Government gave the go-ahead to the long-planned Jackdaw gas field, while today The Mail on Sunday reports Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his Chancellor John Healey will approve oil drilling at the more controversial Rosebank site.”

“The firm, which owns a stake in both the Jackdaw gas and Rosebank oil field developments, said the remarks by their CEO on withdrawing future investment should the projects not be approved ‘remain the same’.”

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

“Labour's splits over North Sea oil and gas have deepened after party grandee Harriet Harman called on ministers to approve the Rosebank field.”

“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.”

“The Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea has been allowed to start production after years of debates and legal wrangling - but a decision is yet to be taken on the Rosebank oil field in the North Atlantic.”

“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.”

“Mr Burnham is most immediately facing demands to give the go-ahead to the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea.”

“Tory MP Andrew Bowie, the Shadow Energy Secretary, urged him to use the visit to finally confirm consent for the Jackdaw gas field and Rosebank oil development in the North Sea.”

“The issue is still a tricky one for Burnham, who is facing significant pressure from both sides over whether to approve the Jackdaw gasfield and Rosebank oilfield in the North Sea.”

“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…”