The UK government has approved the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea, operated by Shell, a move expected to anger environmental campaigners and some Labour MPs.
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01Summary
- 01Jackdaw will start supplying gas from the end of this month, providing roughly 2% of UK gas demand for about 10 years according to campaigners, or 10% of UK output at peak according to the industry.
- 02Environmental approval was resubmitted after a judge ruled companies must account for carbon emissions from burning the oil and gas produced.
- 03Energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh said the decision supports energy security and is compatible with climate commitments.
- 04A poll by Savanta for E3G indicates nearly a third of voters would be less likely to vote Labour if it approves more North Sea drilling.
- 05Labour’s 2024 manifesto committed to a ban on new drilling licences in the North Sea, but Jackdaw involves an existing licence.
02Why it matters
This decision affects the UK's energy security and climate goals, and may influence voter support for Labour ahead of future elections.
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