🇬🇧 UK Approves Controversial Jackdaw Gas Field Despite Climate Concerns
The UK government has approved plans to begin gas production at the controversial Jackdaw field in the North Sea, located around 240 kilometres east of Aberdeen, Scotland.
The decision, announced on October 21, 2026, allows the project’s operator, Adura — a joint venture involving Shell and Norway’s Equinor — to move forward following years of legal challenges and environmental scrutiny. The government says gas supplies could begin reaching British homes and businesses by the end of October. <Cite refs={["turn364372search8","turn364372news15"]}/>
🇬🇧 Why Has the UK Approved Drilling?
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