Is the UK set to green-light the huge Rosebank oil field?
Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 22, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Business & EconomyEnvironment & Climate

The UK has yet to decide whether to approve development of the Rosebank oil field in the North Atlantic. The Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea has been allowed to begin production after years of debate and legal wrangling. Industry groups say the projects could create jobs and strengthen the UK's energy security, while environmentalists argue that more drilling would hinder efforts to cut carbon emissions. Rosebank is scheduled to begin operating by 2027 if approved, and BBC Scotland editor James Cook is reporting from the site.
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