Thu, 19 Jun 2025

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 New emissions guidance for oil and gas projects

This guidance will determine whether production can go ahead in the controversial Scottish fields, Rosebank and Jackdaw.

* The UK government has published new guidance on considering applications for oil and gas projects, taking into account emissions from burning oil and gas in addition to those from production.
* Operators will have to draw up new environmental impact assessments that include downstream emissions.
* The move could determine the fate of two controversial Scottish fields: Rosebank and Jackdaw.
* Climate campaigners say new developments will make "barely a dent" in the UK's reliance on imported fossil fuels.
* The government has stated it will consider the environmental impact, economic implications, and other factors on a case-by-case basis when deciding on projects.
* Decisions are expected by the end of summer.
* Industry leaders and climate campaigners have differing views on the significance of the new guidance.
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