Rosebank oilfield would not breach UK emission targets, say government insiders

The Guardian reports: Emissions from exported oil would not count against carbon budget, insiders say – reasoning likely to draw dismay from climate campaigners The giant Rosebank oilfield can be approved without breaching the UK’s emission targets, according to government insiders, in a boost to those in the cabinet who are pushing for it to be given the go-ahead.

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Location

United Kingdom · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

28 Oct 2026, 00:47 IST

Key names

UK, Rosebank, Guardian, Miatta Fahnbulleh

Section

Environment

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• The GuardianRosebank oilfield would not breach UK emission targets, say government insiders 28 Oct, 00:47

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