Contested UK Oil Fields Get New Guidance for Environment Permits
Two controversial oil and gas fields in the UK — led by Equinor ASA and Shell Plc — will now have the opportunity to re-apply for environmental permits after the government published a guidance on how it will asses the climate impact of fossil fuel projects.
While the state gave no indication of whether the Rosebank and Jackdaw projects could gain approvals, it said the long-awaited document provides 'greater clarity and stability' for the industry, according to a statement from the the UK's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
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