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

https://mins.news/en/video/109438

- euronews, 2026-10-21 12:21 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrpQoqianrY

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

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