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Plans to drill Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields thwarted in court

A court ruled that consent for the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields was granted unlawfully, requiring fresh approval from the UK government before drilling can start.
Environmental campaigners Uplifts and Greenpeace brought the case at the Court of Session in Edinburgh, leading to a judgement by Lord Ericht.
The judgement stated that a more detailed environmental impact assessment must consider downstream emissions from burning fossil fuels.
Shell and Equinor, the companies involved, assert their projects are essential for UK energy security and have urged the government for swift approval.

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