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- Published10 August 2026
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The Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea has been allowed to start production after years of debates and legal wrangling - but a decision is yet to be taken on the Rosebank oil field off Shetland.
Industry bodies argue that the sites could provide jobs and improve the UK's energy security as overseas conflicts threaten supply.




