UK approves Jackdaw North Sea gas drilling, says bills will not fall
The government says the project will protect jobs and add billions to the economy, but its own secretary admits it will not reduce household energy bills this winter.
KEY POINTS
- UK approves gas drilling at Jackdaw field in North Sea
- Project expected to boost domestic gas production by around 6 per cent
- Estimated £2.9 billion economic boost and hundreds of jobs safeguarded
- Energy Secretary says gas will not lower bills this winter
- Decision document admits potential harm to UK climate leadership
The UK government has approved gas extraction at the Jackdaw field in the North Sea. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh granted consent on Wednesday after months of debate.
The project is expected to increase domestic gas production by around 6 per cent at its peak. It will safeguard hundreds of jobs and provide an estimated £2.9 billion economic boost.
“The gas won’t lower energy bills this winter.”
Fahnbulleh told BBC Radio Scotland that the gas will not lower energy bills this winter. She said the decision is consistent with Labour’s manifesto promise not to issue new oil and gas licences because the field is already licensed.
The government also announced a new Energy Wealth Fund starting with £2 billion to reinvest oil and gas revenues in the climate transition.
The 92-page decision document acknowledges the move may damage Britain’s international climate leadership and credibility. Climate campaigners have condemned the approval.
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