More than 200 musicians, including Brian Eno and Massive Attack, have petitioned the UK government to reject the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas projects, citing climate concerns and the failure of these sites to ensure domestic energy security.
More than 200 musicians, including Massive Attack, Brian Eno, and members of Radiohead, have urged Andy Burnham to reject plans for the Rosebank oilfield and North Sea fossil fuel expansion, warning of climate impacts and arguing it will not lower energy bills.
London mayor Sadiq Khan urged PM Andy Burnham's government to recommit to net zero and reduce oil and gas reliance amid extreme summer weather, as decisions on North Sea drilling loom.
Miatta Fahnbulleh, the new UK Energy Secretary, faces urgent decisions on gas supply, including approving new fields and a £2bn expansion for Centrica's Rough storage facility, crucial for avoiding a 2030 crisis.
US President Donald Trump claimed Aberdeen residents would celebrate reports that incoming UK PM Andy Burnham might back new North Sea oil and gas drilling, despite Burnham not confirming the reports. Trump also criticized wind power.
Adura urges UK government approval for Jackdaw gas production to avert winter shortages. Environmentalists oppose it due to climate change concerns. The project faces regulatory hurdles after a court ruling.
Owners of the Jackdaw gas platform in the North Sea are pressing the UK government for approval to start production by October 1st, warning of potential winter supply shortages. Environmental groups oppose the project, citing climate change concerns.
Adura's updated Environmental Impact Assessment states emissions from the controversial Jackdaw gas field will account for less than 0.02% of annual global greenhouse gases, asserting they "not materially influence" global warming. This report was mandated by regulators after a previous submission was deemed inadequate and following a legal challenge from environmental groups.
