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UK government approves drilling at Jackdaw gas field in North Sea

The decision ends months of uncertainty over the project off Scotland, reopening a dispute over gas extraction, household energy bills and the government's climate commitments.

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Ministers expected to announce Jackdaw decision on Wednesday

The Independent ↗

Report places Jackdaw against the 2024 government moratorium

NYT Climate ↗

Explainer examines implications for bills, economy and climate

Guardian Politics ↗

Government confirms approval for drilling at Jackdaw field

The Independent ↗

Reporting identifies Shell lobbying ahead of government approval

Guardian Politics ↗

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21 articles

  1. U.K. Approves Long-Stalled Jackdaw Gas Drilling Project in the North Sea
    NYT Climate
  2. UK approves Jackdaw gas field after years in limbo
    Deutsche Welle
  3. Fossile Energie - Britische Regierung genehmigt umstrittene Gasfeld-Bohrungen in der Nordsee
    Deutschlandfunk - Fortlaufende Nachrichten vom 24. August 2026
  4. Protesters descend on Department of Energy after Labour's Jackdaw approval
    Home | GB News
  5. Jackdaw latest: Andy Burnham accused of ‘climate vandalism’ after gasfield drilling approved
    The Independent

11 articles

  1. Government’s long-awaited decision on Jackdaw gas field to be announced
    Express & Star
  2. UK to approve development of Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea
    Financial Times
  3. Britain Is Said to Approve New Gas Drilling in the North Sea
    NYT Climate
  4. What does the approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?
    Guardian Politics
  5. Jackdaw North Sea gasfield to get go-ahead in blow to climate campaigners - The Guardian
    The Guardian