The Secretary is likely to approve the Rosebank oil field, while Shell participates in a joint venture and Robin Wells criticizes fossil fuel expansion.
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The Secretary is likely to approve the Rosebank oil field, while Shell participates in a joint venture and Robin Wells criticizes fossil fuel expansion.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- John Swinney was pressed during First Minister's Questions regarding his backing of the Rosebank oil development.Sub-event
Fahnbulleh approves drilling for Rosebank, sparking a policy clash between Burnham and Badenoch.1 source
Shell is participating in a joint venture while the Secretary considers Rosebank approval.1 source
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Rosebank and Jackdaw energy approvals spark climate policy debateAlso in this story
- Miatta Fahnbulleh decides on Rosebank oilfield approval, leading to a clash with Andy Burnham over climate policy.
- Energy policy discussions near Aberdeen involve Stephen Gethins, Shell's Jackdaw involvement, and Miatta Fahnbulleh commenting on the gas field decision.
- The Labour Party, now leading the British government, plans to develop the Rosebank oilfield despite opposition from the Net Zero ministry.
- Bowie criticized Burnham over Rosebank delays, while Fahnbulleh's approval of Jackdaw was postponed until the Holborn by-election.
The entities involved
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Rosebank
place in Gauteng, South Africa
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Shell
British multinational oil and gas company
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Aberdeen
city in Scotland, United Kingdom
Related events
- An investigation revealed a director's financial interests related to Shell's offshore activities, which are regulated by the North Sea Transition Authority.
- Union leader Andrea Egan demands Labour reject Rosebank drilling, while Kemi Badenoch calls for approval of North Sea drilling.
- Nicola Sturgeon opposes the opening of the Rosebank oil field as Andy Burnham's government considers the drilling plan.
- Shell and Equinor are involved in North Sea drilling, with Equinor reporting UK operating income.