UK Labour approves Jackdaw drilling

Britain's Labour government approved drilling at the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, calling it a pragmatic step to boost energy security and support homes and businesses.

Trump calls it 'great news'

US President Donald Trump hailed the decision to approve the Jackdaw site as 'great news for the wealth and prosperity of the United Kingdom and the wonderful region of Aberdeen'.

“great news for the wealth and prosperity of the united kingdom and the wonderful region of aberdeen”

Environmental groups condemn approval

Environmentalists said the approval would worsen carbon emissions, calling it 'climate vandalism' and a blow to Labour's green credentials.

“climate vandalism”

Jackdaw's economic impact

Jackdaw is expected to lift gas output by 6%, add £2.9 billion, create 27 jobs, and protect 270 existing jobs.

Drilling won't cut bills soon

Energy minister Miatta Fahnbulleh said the new drilling will not immediately reduce energy bills as gas prices follow international markets.

Labour's climate vs energy dilemma

The issue has divided the Labour Party, pitting its climate ambitions against pressure to increase domestic energy supplies and ease utility bills.

Government's climate transition fund

The government announced a new wealth fund to reinvest oil and gas revenues into the climate transition, appeasing left-wing Labour lawmakers.

Rosebank field separate issue

Rosebank, Britain's largest remaining untapped oil field, is being ruled on separately from Jackdaw with different economic impacts.