Energy secretary may reject Rosebank oilfield licence after Jackdaw approval

Summary

The Guardian's podcast says the government has approved the Jackdaw gasfield, but the Rosebank oilfield is the next major decision. Energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has indicated she might reject the Rosebank licence because of its expected environmental impact. The podcast asks whether Andy Burnham could overrule her to help chancellor John Healey, and it refers to a Guardian exclusive report by Kiran Stacey on the matter.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   22 Oct 2026, 13:24 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian's podcast reports that Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has indicated she might reject the Rosebank oilfield licence over its expected environmental impact, after the government approved the Jackdaw gasfield, and asks whether Andy Burnham could overrule her to help chancellor John Healey.