Aberdeen MP urges approval of Rosebank oil field
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 20:58 · Archive
Reports suggest the Energy Secretary may reject the Rosebank oil field despite approving the nearby Jackdaw gas field.
The Energy Secretary approved the Jackdaw gas field on Wednesday following years of uncertainty and court proceedings, but reports suggest the Rosebank oil field could be rejected. The UK Government has described such reports as 'speculation'.
Aberdeen South MP Douglas Lumsden wrote to the Energy Secretary urging approval, citing the project's potential to support between 1,600 and 2,000 jobs during peak construction and up to 525 long-term UK-based jobs. He said: 'I am deeply concerned by reports that you are considering rejecting the Rosebank oilfield' and argued there are not enough renewable sector jobs to replace those in oil and gas.
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra has also pressed for approval, highlighting the jobs and economic activity it would support. However, he acknowledged that the Energy Secretary faces a different decision on Rosebank than on Jackdaw. Gas from Jackdaw will meet domestic demand and strengthen energy security, while oil from Rosebank, located near Shetland, would be sold on the open market overseas. The decision has divided Labour, with left-wing MPs urging rejection to demonstrate commitment to tackling climate change.
How it is being reported
- Get Rosebank oil flowing, urges Scots Labour leaderThe leader of Scottish Labour has piled pressure on the Energy Secretary to give the green light to the Rosebank oil development.Daily Mail · 22 Oct, 20:39
- Aberdeen MP urges Energy Secretary to approve Rosebank oil fieldReports suggest Rosebank could be rejected.Evening Standard · 22 Oct, 14:54
- Aberdeen MP urges Energy Secretary to approve Rosebank oil fieldReports suggest Rosebank could be rejected.Evening Standard · 22 Oct, 12:04
- Aberdeen MP urges Energy Secretary to approve Rosebank oil fieldReports suggest Rosebank could be rejected.Evening Standard · 22 Oct, 10:31
In this story: Douglas Lumsden · Miatta Fahnbulleh · Michael Marra · Aberdeen · Rosebank · Jackdaw · Shetland
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