Energy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield
Exclusive: Officials say Miatta Fahnbulleh minded not to give approval in victory for climate campaigners UK politics live – latest updates Miatta…
The Guardian reports: Exclusive: Officials say Miatta Fahnbulleh minded not to give approval in victory for climate campaigners UK politics live – latest updates Miatta Fahnbulleh is leaning towards rejecting the giant Rosebank oilfield, the Guardian understands, in what would be a blow for the North Sea energy industry and a major victory for climate campaigners.
Fahnbulleh approved the smaller Jackdaw gasfield on Wednesday, prompting protests from some in the green movement.
This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Rosebank, Miatta Fahnbulleh and North Sea.
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