New UK prime minister plans to approve Jackdaw and Rosebank field projects within days, expanding domestic energy production.
Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will approve new North Sea oil and gas drilling projects within days of taking office. Plans include development at the Jackdaw gas field and Rosebank oil field, both operated by energy joint venture Adura, alongside expanded tie-back drilling near existing sites.
The move follows requests to civil service teams to expedite approvals, signaling a shift toward boosting domestic energy output. Jackdaw and Rosebank are among the largest undeveloped fields in the region, with potential to increase UK hydrocarbon production.
No immediate market reaction was reported, though the policy could support energy sector investment and reduce reliance on imports.