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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Updated Sep 5
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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
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The Jackdaw and Rosebank fields are facing a critical decision point regarding their future, coinciding with a broader debate on energy policy and net zero targets.Also in this story
- Bowie criticized Burnham over Rosebank delays, while Fahnbulleh's approval of Jackdaw was postponed until the Holborn by-election.
- Ithaca Energy exploits the Rosebank resource base for production.
- Faroese officials defend continued oil activities and invite foreign companies for exploration in the Rosebank field.
The entities involved
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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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Shell
British multinational oil and gas company
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Aberdeen
city in Scotland, United Kingdom
- Douglas Lumsden is elected to represent Aberdeen South, an outcome that also boosts Kemi Badenoch's political profile.
- Dana Petroleum, an oil firm headquartered in Aberdeen, is facing scrutiny after being accused of profiting from the occupation and granted exploration licenses in Palestinian waters.
Related events
- David Whitehouse, CEO of OEUK, supports the controversial Rosebank oil and gas project, with the UK Government potentially moving toward approval.
- Burnham is deciding on the Rosebank oil field amidst concerns over environmental impact and regional vulnerability.
- Burnham plans new drilling in North Sea oil fields while Miliband is likely to secure a senior cabinet role.
- Nicola Sturgeon opposes the opening of the Rosebank oil field as Andy Burnham's government considers the drilling plan.
- Cornejo advocates for domestic oil and gas while Uplift criticizes OEUK's report on the Rosebank field.