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UK greenlights Jackdaw gas field, pledges first output by month-end

The British government has approved the Jackdaw offshore gas project and expects initial production by the end of this month, alongside the launch of a new energy wealth fund.

Why it matters

Domestic gas production could ease UK energy costs and create a revenue stream for future investments.

How this story developed

  1. Oct 20 UK Labour government poised to green-light controversial Jackdaw North Sea gas project
  2. Oct 21 The government granted drilling consent for the Jackdaw gas field.
  3. Oct 21 Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is expected to reject the Rosebank oil project.

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jackdaw gas fieldnorth seaenergy wealth fundhousehold billsgas productionuk governmentenergy costs
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