- Shell is a partner in the Rosebank ownership project, with the Scottish Government noting its responsibilities.
- Operational issues arise at the Rosebank project, including equipment loss in the Atlantic, while Andy Burnham considers licensing approvals, and Shell operates through the Adura joint venture.
- Burnham is deciding on the Rosebank oil field amidst concerns over environmental impact and regional vulnerability.
Nicola Sturgeon opposes the opening of the Rosebank oil field as Andy Burnham's government considers the drilling plan.
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What happened
Nicola Sturgeon opposes the opening of the Rosebank oil field as Andy Burnham's government considers the drilling plan.
Who's involved
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Burnham is deciding on the Rosebank oil field amidst concerns over environmental impact and regional vulnerability.Also in this story
- A group of prominent artists, including Anoushka Shankar and Brian Eno, urged Andy Burnham to reject the Rosebank oil field project.
- Burnham is pushing for the reopening of oil fields, including Rosebank and Jackdaw, amidst corporate profit motives and geopolitical tensions.
The entities involved
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Nicola Sturgeon
First Minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2023
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Rosebank
place in Gauteng, South Africa
- Starmer's government must refuse Rosebank drilling, while Andy Burnham sets a net-zero commitment in Greater Manchester, backed by climate scientists.
- Amid global energy market pressures, a commission has been established to investigate the North Hyde outage, advocating for a dual approach incorporating domestic oil and gas.
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
Related events
- The government is scheduled to decide on the future of the Rosebank oil field.
- Bill Esterson's committee visited Aberdeen to gather evidence regarding the investment certainty for Rosebank projects.
- David Whitehouse, CEO of OEUK, supports the controversial Rosebank oil and gas project, with the UK Government potentially moving toward approval.
- The Rosebank and Jackdaw projects are recognized as major opportunities to strengthen the UK's domestic energy security and gas supply.
- The Secretary is likely to approve the Rosebank oil field, while Shell participates in a joint venture and Robin Wells criticizes fossil fuel expansion.