Energy secretary 'minded to reject' Rosebank oilfield after Jackdaw approval
After approving Jackdaw, Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is reported to be minded to reject the larger Rosebank oilfield, saying it is mainly for export. A decision is due by the end of the year.
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How each side framed it
Left-leaning outlets
Climate test: 'a major victory for climate campaigners' if refused (Guardian), and Rosebank 'will define this government's North Sea legacy' (Herald).
Centre outlets
Centre-rated outlets headline it: “Jackdaw approved. Is Rosebank next?” (BBC News).
Right-leaning outlets
Finish the job: 'Jackdaw is a start… now approve Rosebank' (Times), 'a victory for common sense. Now it's Rosebank's turn' (GB News). Industry calls Rosebank 'equally vital' (ITV, Standard).
Holding the paradox
Agreed facts
After approving the Jackdaw gas field, Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is reported to be minded to reject the much larger Rosebank oilfield west of Shetland. She told the Guardian that Jackdaw serves the domestic market while Rosebank oil is mainly for export. A final decision is expected by the end of the year, and the PM could overrule her.
Where claims conflict
Jobs and energy security versus climate obligations. Whether Chancellor Healey favours approval (reported tension). The Express notes broad consensus that neither field would lower UK bills.
The paradox
Both sides use 'energy security'. One means more domestic production, the other less exposure to fossil-fuel prices. Rosebank oil would mostly be exported either way.
Sources by lean
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- BBC News
Jackdaw approved. Is Rosebank next?
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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (11 outlets)
| Outlet | Lean | Ownership & funding (MBFC) |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian | Centre-left | The Guardian and its companion publication, the Sunday newspaper The Observer, are owned by Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). Scott Trust Limited was created in 1936 to ensure the editorial independence of the publications and owns Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). source |
| The Herald (Scotland) | Centre-left | The Glasgow Herald is published by Herald & Times Group, which is owned by Newsquest Media Group Ltd. Newsquest is the second-largest publisher in the United Kingdom, publishing 205 brands including 165 newspapers. Further, Newsquest is owned by US-based Gannett which publishes USA Today. source |
| The Independent | Centre-left | The Independent is owned by Independent Print Limited, a company owned by the Lebedev family (Alexander Lebedev and his son Evgeny Lebedev). In 2017, Saudi Businessman Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel bought a 30% stake in the Independent online newspaper. Advertising and subscription generate revenue for the paper..push({}); source |
| The National (Scotland) | Centre-left | The National is operated by Newsquest Media Group Ltd., a UK-based local media publisher. Newsquest is a wholly owned subsidiary of USA TODAY Co., Inc., the media company formerly known as Gannett Company, which also controls AZthe USA TODAY Network of national and local news outlets in the United States and regional titles in the United Kingdom. Revenue is generated from advertising and subscription sales source |
| BBC News | Centre | The BBC operates under a Royal Charter. Oversight is managed by the BBC Board, and regulatory authority rests with Ofcom. source |
| Evening Standard | Centre-right | The newspaper is majority-owned by Russian businessman and former KGB agent Alexander Lebedev and the Daily Mail and General Trust. Revenue is generated through advertising. source |
| ITV News | Centre-right | No ownership data found |
| The Times | Centre-right | The Times and Sunday Times is owned by News UK (News Corp UK & Ireland Limited), which American News Corp owns. The owner and Executive Chairman of News Corp are Rupert Murdoch. Revenue is derived from advertising and subscription fees. source |
| Daily Express | Right | The Daily Express is owned by Reach plc (formerly known as Trinity Mirror), a British newspaper, magazine, and digital publisher. Subscriptions, newsstand sales, and advertising generate revenue. source |
| GB News | Right | GB News lacks transparency as they do not disclose ownership. A search reveals that London-based ALL Perspectives Ltd owns GB News. According to Reuters, the television channel “secured millions of dollars from investors such as Discovery Inc, Legatum and hedge fund manager Paul Marshall. source |
| The Telegraph | Right | Telegraph Media Group (TMG) owns The Telegraph, which is owned by Press Acquisitions Ltd., which in turn is owned by Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay. In 2004, Twin Brothers Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay acquired the Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Telegraph from the Canadian media company Hollinger Inc. for £665 million. For a complete list of Board members, see here. source |