# UK approves drilling at controversial North Sea gas field despite environmental concerns

https://mins.news/en/item/109322

- euronews, 2026-10-21 10:58 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/uk-approves-drilling-at-controversial-north-sea-gas-field-despite-environmental-concerns

> The UK has approved drilling at a controversial North Sea gas field despite environmental concerns. Shell Group, a co-developer, forecasts that the field could account for around 6.5% of UK gas production at peak output.

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