UK approves Shell's Jackdaw gas field after legal challenge

UK regulator grants final approval for the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, operated by Shell-backed Adura, following a legal dispute with environmental groups. The project had been delayed by court rulings on emissions, but approval signals a policy shift favoring domestic energy security. This matters as it sets a precedent for future North Sea hydrocarbon approvals amid UK climate commitments.

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