Equinor warns UK risks becoming 'uninvestable' without new oil and gas approvals
The Norwegian energy company says it may halt further UK investment unless the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields are approved.
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Norwegian energy company Equinor has warned that the UK risks becoming uninvestable if the government does not approve new oil and gas field developments, including the Rosebank and Jackdaw projects in the North Sea.
The company said it may shun further investment in the UK if the fields are not given the go-ahead, raising the stakes in an ongoing debate over the future of North Sea oil and gas licensing and the broader direction of UK energy policy.
Rosebank and Jackdaw at the center
Rosebank and Jackdaw are among the largest undeveloped oil and gas fields in UK waters, and their approval status has been closely watched as a signal of the government's wider approach to fossil fuel development amid competing pressure to meet climate commitments.
Equinor's warning underscores the tension facing UK policymakers, who must balance energy companies' calls for continued investment certainty against commitments to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and cut carbon emissions.
The company's comments add pressure on the government at a time when decisions over North Sea licensing remain a contentious issue, with environmental groups opposing new fossil fuel development and industry groups warning that delays or rejections could drive investment and jobs elsewhere.
It was not immediately clear when a final decision on the two fields would be made.
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