Offshore gas drilling platform in the North Sea

Britain Approves First New North Sea Gas Drilling Project Since 2024 Moratorium

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Britain has approved the Jackdaw natural gas field project off the coast of Scotland, marking the first new gas extraction initiative in the North Sea since a government moratorium was put in place in 2024. This decision signals a shift in energy policy regarding North Sea gas development.

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