Drilling approved at controversial Jackdaw gas field in North Sea
The UK government said the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.
BBC News reports that the UK government said the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.
This science story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Jackdaw, North Sea and UK.
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