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Jackdaw and Rosebank Decision | Aberdeen News
The future of the UK’s North Sea oil and gas industry hangs in the balance as Andy Burnham faces a pivotal decision on the controversial Jackdaw and Rosebank fields. With Scottish Conservatives rallying for approval—claiming it’s vital to revive a legacy industry that supports thousands of jobs—and environmentalists warning it undermines climate goals, the stakes are high. Industry groups tout over 3,500 construction and nearly 900 ongoing jobs, while the government acknowledges oil and gas will remain part of the energy mix during the transition. This is a defining moment where economic…
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