The UK government is expected to approve the controversial Jackdaw gas field off the coast of Aberdeen
The UK government approved drilling in the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea. The field will supply gas to homes by the end of the month. It is expected to increase domestic production by 6% and provide a £2.9 billion economic boost.
- The U.K. government approved plans to start drilling in the Jackdaw gas field.
- Jackdaw is expected to increase domestic gas production by 6%.
- The Jackdaw field will begin supplying gas to homes and businesses at the end of the month.
- The Jackdaw approval is expected to provide an estimated £2.9 billion economic boost.
- Miatta Fahnbulleh said the move will support the country's energy security with homegrown gas this winter.
- The UK government announced an Energy Wealth Fund with initial funding.
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