UK Government Approves Jackdaw Gas Field, Sparks Protests in London
What happened
The UK Government approved the Jackdaw gas field, a decision announced by Miatta Fahnbulleh. Activists from Fossil Free London gathered outside the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in London to protest the approval. The Jackdaw project is owned by Adura, a joint venture between Shell and Equinor.
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Why it matters
The Jackdaw gas field could deliver approximately 6% of UK North Sea gas production. The approval of this project, which is one of two major North Sea fields under review, confirms the viability and production potential of the resource.
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Who's involved
- Department for Energy Security and Net ZeroUK government department that approved the Jackdaw gas field
- Miatta FahnbullehEnergy Secretary who announced the approval of the Jackdaw gas field
- ShellBritish multinational oil and gas company involved in the Jackdaw project
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- ShellSpeculative
Shell could see increased production and revenue due to the operational expansion of the Jackdaw gas field.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Protests over Jackdaw gas field may shift England's energy policyProtests over Jackdaw gas field may shift England's energy policyPossible
- Jackdaw gas approval may shift fuel price data in Google MapsJackdaw gas approval may shift fuel price data in Google MapsPossible
- Jackdaw gas approval may change NESO's grid operational requirementsJackdaw gas approval may change NESO's grid operational requirementsPossible
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The entities involved
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Portugal
country in Southwestern Europe
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London
capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
UK government department
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