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Kent County Council Leader Comments on Rosebank Oil Field and Climate Policy

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What happened

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Linden Kemkaran, leader of Kent County Council, commented on the possibility of approving the Rosebank oil field during an interview with LBC. Kemkaran stated that the climate has always changed and refused to assert that global warming is primarily man-made. He criticized opposition to drilling for Rosebank as being 'schizophrenic' and 'folly'.

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Why it matters

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The comments link political stances on climate change and energy policy directly to the viability of the Rosebank oil field. Kemkaran suggested that opposition to drilling for more oil is financially detrimental.

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Who's involved

  • Linden KemkaranLeader of Kent County Council and commentator on the Rosebank oil field.
  • Kent County CouncilThe administrative authority led by Linden Kemkaran.
  • RosebankThe oil field whose approval status was discussed.
  • ShellA formal partner in the ownership and operation of the Rosebank oil field asset.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Kent County CouncilSpeculative

    The council might face scrutiny regarding financial costs if political opposition to oil is framed as detrimental to the council's interests.

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