Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change
Adura faces public consultation over its Jackdaw gas field amid claims that the project will not materially influence climate change.
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The brief
The UK government has opened a public consultation regarding the Jackdaw gas field owned by Adura. As part of this process, an environmental impact report has been released to the public.
Coverage from the BBC, World Oil, and The Herald emphasizes the owner's assertion that the field's impact on climate change is not material. Meanwhile, The Scotsman reports that project leaders are seeking timely approval from Ed Miliband before the winter season, while the Daily Express frames the situation as a challenge to net zero drilling bans.
Attention now turns to the outcome of the public consultation and whether Ed Miliband will grant the requested approval before winter.
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Quick answers
Who owns the Jackdaw gas field?
The field is owned by Adura.
What is the owner's stance on climate change regarding this project?
The owner states that the gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change.
What current step is being taken by the UK government?
The UK has opened a public consultation and released the project's environmental impact report.
Coverage (6)
- UK Regulator Opens Public Consultation for Adura’s Jackdaw Gas Field Development IndexBox · 8h ago
- UK opens public consultation on Adura's Jackdaw gas field World Oil · 8h ago
- Jackdaw bosses call for 'timely approval' from Miliband before winter The Scotsman · 8h ago
- Jackdaw environmental impact released as consultation opens The Herald · 8h ago
- Ed Miliband dealt huge blow as case for net zero ban on North Sea drilling ripped apart Daily Express · 8h ago
- Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change BBC · 8h ago
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