Energy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield
Exclusive: Officials say Miatta Fahnbulleh minded not to give approval in victory for climate campaigners
TL;DR
- Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is reportedly leaning towards rejecting the Rosebank oilfield.
- The decision would be a significant victory for climate campaigners.
- Fahnbulleh differentiates Rosebank (oil, export) from Jackdaw (gas, domestic) in alignment with climate goals.
- The final decision might be made by Andy Burnham, especially in case of conflict.
- Labour MPs are divided, with some pushing back against Rosebank approval.
- Rosebank is estimated to emit seven times more carbon than Jackdaw.
- The government plans to invest future North Sea revenues into green energy projects.
- The Green party is campaigning against both Jackdaw and Rosebank approvals.