BusinessPhoto: Hindu WorldUK Government Approves Drilling in Jackdaw Gas Field
On October 21, 2026, the UK government approved plans to begin drilling in the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea. This decision ends months of speculation about the site’s future. The Labour administration, which returned to power in 2024, had promised not to issue new oil and gas drilling licenses as part of its shift towards renewable energy, making this approval notable.
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