# UK approves development of Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea

https://mins.news/en/item/109333

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-21 10:28 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/uk-approves-development-of-jackdaw-gasfield-in-north-sea?traffic_source=rss

> The UK government has approved a gas project off Scotland. Energy Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh said the Jackdaw field would start supplying homes by month’s end and could raise peak UK gas production by about 6 percent, supporting energy security but not lowering household bills. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it would protect jobs and help heat homes. The government also announced a £2 billion initial fund for renewable and low-carbon projects. The Green Party and Greenpeace criticized the decision.

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